Key Takeaways
Hemp products should be stored the way you would store medication, which means locked or high up, in original packaging and out of sight. Edibles need the most care because they look and smell like ordinary candy.
Keep them locked away or well out of reach, in their original packaging, and never leave them on a counter, a nightstand or in a bag. Treat them the same way you would treat medication.
Because they are made for adults, and children and animals cannot tell them apart from everyday food.
A gummy looks like a gummy. A chocolate bar looks like a chocolate bar. To a curious child or a hungry dog, there is nothing about the product that signals it is off limits.
Our products are intended for adult use (21+), and safe storage is part of using them responsibly. A little planning lowers the risk a great deal.
Edibles come first, since they are the easiest to mistake for a treat.
Anything sweet, flavored or scented is appealing. That covers items in the gummies range, chocolate and flavored tinctures. Pets are drawn to smell above all, and a sealed bag in a backpack is no obstacle to a determined dog.
Vapes and topicals are less tempting but still belong out of reach. Our post on whether gummies expire covers how storage affects freshness as well.
The best places are locked or high and out of sight, and the worst are the convenient spots people reach for without thinking.
The table below compares common storage spots. Convenience for you is usually convenience for a child or pet too.
| Storage spot | How safe | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Locked box or cabinet | Best | A physical barrier that does not rely on height |
| High closed cupboard | Good | Out of sight and hard to reach |
| Nightstand drawer | Poor | Low, unlocked and easy to open |
| Kitchen counter | Poor | In plain view next to real food |
| Handbag or backpack | Poor | Often left on the floor within reach |
| Car glovebox | Poor | Unlocked and exposed to heat |
Because the packaging identifies the product, carries the warnings and is often designed to be hard for children to open.
Moving gummies into a jar or a snack bag removes every clue about what they are. If someone does get into them, the original package tells a doctor or a vet exactly what was taken.
Keep the packaging closed properly after each use. A child-resistant closure only works when it is fully shut.
Get professional help straight away, and take the packaging with you.
For a child, call your local poison control service or emergency services. For an animal, call your vet or an animal poison helpline. Do not wait to see whether symptoms appear.
Having the package to hand lets the professional see what the product is. Everything at Pure Standard Extracts is third-party lab-tested with clear labeling, and you can reach our team with any question about what a product contains.
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In a locked box or a high, closed cupboard, in their original packaging and out of sight.
They can be. Pets are widely reported to be very sensitive to THC, so call a vet straight away if a pet eats one.
It helps, though a locked container is the stronger choice, since children climb and grow.
No. Original packaging identifies the product, carries the warnings and is often child-resistant.
Dogs have a strong sense of smell and will often find sweet edibles in a bag left within reach.
Your local poison control service or emergency services, without waiting for symptoms to show.
They are less tempting than edibles, but they still belong out of reach of children and pets.
It is a poor choice. Cars are easy to get into and are exposed to heat, which also affects product quality.
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