MAKING THE JUMP FROM
CSQ to CSQ 2.0
Below is a quick and easy guide to how your current CSQ Certification will transfer over when CSQ 2.0 takes effect in January 2026.
| Current CSQ Certifications | CSQ 2.0 Certifications |
|---|---|
| CSQ GMP or CSQ GAP | CSQ Level 1 |
| CSQ GMP+ or CSQ GAP+ | CSQ Level 2 |
| CSQ 1.2 | CSQ Level 3 |
| CSQ 1.2 + 21 CFR 111 Addendum | CSQ Level 3 + CSQ Dietary Supplement Addendum |
| Current CSQ Standards | CSQ 2.0 Standards |
|---|---|
| Cultivation and Growing of Cannabis Plants | CSQ Cultivation |
| Manufacturing and Extraction of Cannabis | CSQ Extraction |
| Manufacturing of Cannabis Infused Food and Beverages Products | CSQ Manufacturing |
| Manufacturing of Cannabis Infused Dietary Supplements | n/a* *General requirements merged into applicable CSQ Standards; dietary supplement specific requirements merged into CSQ Dietary Supplement Addendum. |
| Manufacturing of Cannabis Infused Dietary Supplements; and 21 CFR 111 Addendum | CSQ Manufacturing + CSQ Dietary Supplement Addendum |
| 21 CFR 111 Addendum | CSQ Dietary Supplement Addendum |
| n/a | CSQ Retail & CSQ Deli-Style Retail |
| n/a | CSQ Warehousing & Distribution |