LEGAL CANNABIS
FOR CONSUMER SAFETY
California's licensed cannabis industry, united in finding fact-based solutions to vaping-related illness
About Us
LCCS is a united coalition of California's largest licensed cannabis growers, manufacturers, retailers, testing labs, associations, advocates, and marketplaces.
We are committed to understanding the causes of pulmonary illness associated with vaping, referred to as EVALI or VAPI, and implementing fact-based actions to ensure consumer health and safety.
Resources for Regulators + Media
Californians have purchased over 31 million legal cannabis vapes since January 2018. As stewards of this supply chain, LCCS is the go-to resource for regulators, health officials, communities, and the news media seeking to understand the legal market, heighten the safety of cannabis vaping, and mitigate the risks posed by illegal operators. Learn more about our areas of industry expertise.
Policy Recommendations
LCCS recommends the following actions to promote public health and safety:
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Take action to shut down illicit retail.
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Strengthen ingredient regulations and labeling requirements.
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Enhance device security. Issue standards for heavy metal testing of hardware.
Read our first letter to Governor Gavin Newsom...
And read our follow up, with more details on how the State can protect consumers!
Research
Read more about current research to help regulators and communities develop fact-based recommendations:
