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The Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives (CABA) has prepared resources to help regulators, brands, distributors, and retailers better understand and educate their partners on the THC beverage market. If you have requests for tools or resources that would be helpful to your company, association, industry segment, etc., please submit a request a request@adultbevalt.org and we will reach out to explore how we can bet support your ask.
COALITION FOR ADULT BEVERAGE ALTERNATIVES (CABA) OVERVIEW
Meet the Coalition of Adult Beverage Alternatives and understand CABA’s mission for THC beverage regulation and normalization.
CABA’s Code of Conduct
CABA’s recommendation for
sensible regulation of the low dose THC beverage category, which can be used at the state and federal-levels for collaboration with regulators, advocacy and trade organizations, and industry partners.
All CABA members have approved of this regulatory framework.
Template Regulations
No need to recreate the wheel – Reference our template regulations when drafting or presenting regulations for state initiatives.
THC BEVERAGE MARKET OVERVIEW
A snapshot of the US THC beverage market and projected growth. This can be printed and used as collateral for regulatory, distribution, retail, and industry meetings and conferences.
MINNESOTA CASE STUDY – TASTE OF THE FUTURE
A snapshot of Minnesota’s THC beverage market –including social and financial impact. Minnesota’s regulations allowed for collaboration between alcohol and hemp brands and other supply chain/strategic partners, but have also normalized THC beverage accessibility and consumption through multiple points of retail and on-premise consumption where alcohol is sold and served.
DISTRIBUTOR THC BEVERAGE EDUCATION DECK
While regulations are still being established in various markets across the US, CABA has hosted a monthly series for distributors so they can make educated decisions when selecting THC beverages to add to their portfolio, ensuring only high quality and safe THC beverages are accessible to the consumer through mainstream retail.
EDUCATION PARTNER – AficioNA
We support the AFicioNAdo education program,
designed to educate distribution, retail, and hospitality teams
on THC beverages to provide the consumer with the
information they need to have safe and enjoyable experiences
with cannabis-infused beverages.
If you wish to create co-branded assets leveraging CABA’s logo and other assets, please reach out to us at resources@adutlbevalt.org.
MASTER DOCUMENT
CABA FAQ MASTER DOCUMENT –
Leverage our Frequently Asked Questions Master Document
to create your own educational materials for team training,
in-store signage or takeaway assets, etc.
Featured Questions
CABA aims to unite the hemp and alcohol industries to allow accessibility, commerce, and sensible regulation of hemp-derived THC (Delta-9) beverages. The coalition focuses on educating and influencing federal legislation through a clear code of operating conduct and sensible product and marketing regulations that promote consumer safety.
CABA recommends the following regulations:
- Age gating (21+)
- Third-party testing
- Standardized packaging
- No marketing to minors
- Low dose beverage caps (up to 10mg per serving, 100mg per package)
Consumer safety is CABA's top priority. The coalition advocates for proper regulation of THC beverages, which allows for industry growth while ensuring consumer safety. CABA has developed a Code of Conduct that outlines recommended standards and best practices for the industry at both state and federal levels.
CABA's Board of Directors comprises representatives from:
- THC beverage brands
- Supply chain partners
- Alcohol distribution companies
- Traditional retail allies
CABA offers several resources:
- Code of Conduct for sensible regulation
- Template regulations for state initiatives
- THC beverage market overview
- Minnesota case study on THC beverage market impact
- Cannabis beverage FAQ documents
- Distributor THC beverage education deck
