The national associations representing state and federal regulatory entities play critical roles in nurturing partnerships between these two groups.  These partnerships will be critical as the states and federal government will seek to harmonize regulatory processes that will foster interstate commerce as cannabis products become increasingly prominent in the marketplace.  Many lessons can be learned from the manner in which pesticide and food safety regulations have evolved and the roles that national associations play, providing a platform for intercourse between regulatory partners as well as the regulated industry.  For example the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) and the State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) will provide the platforms for regulatory policy discussions between EPA and the states of issues concerning pesticide use while the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) will undoubtedly play a similar role for discussions pertaining to FDA and state officials with food safety responsibilities.  Regulatory issues concerning the use cannabis production byproducts in animal feed will be addressed at meetings of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).  These associations have greatly improved the processes that exist today and will continue to play crucial roles in a future world of legal cannabis.<br/>

Roles of national associations in state and federal regulatory cooperation: Implications for future cannabis policy

254th National Meeting (2017)

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