What is CSQ?

Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) is a standards and certification program scheme developer, and is a privately-held, solely-owned, subsidiary of ASI Global Standards, LLC.

CSQ was launched in 2019 to promote industry best practices and improve the overall safety and quality of cannabis and cannabinoid products in the global market.

CSQ is a safety-driven company setting reliable global standards for the cannabis industries (marijuana and hemp) to help companies minimize risk, protect their brand, and provide the best product for their consumers.

The CSQ Certification Program is an accredited, cGMP/cGACP conformant, safety and quality management, process certification program for cannabis and cannabinoid product manufacturers designed by and for the industry to meet ASTM/ISO standards and market-to-market regulatory requirements from seed-to-sale.

The CSQ Certification Program is owned by ASI Global Standards, LLC at 500 NW Plaza, Suite 700, St. Ann, MO 63074. ASI Global Standards retains the ownership and copyright of all CSQ Certification Program related documents and holds the agreements for all involved Certification Bodies, Accreditation Bodies, and Training Organizations.

The development and continuous improvement of the CSQ Certification Program is informed by global industry trends and available international standards. The CSQ Certification Program is based on ASTM, ISO, cGACP, cGMP, cGDP, cGHP, HACCP, and other internationally recognized standards and best practices as well as applicable regulatory requirements.

To ensure transparency and obtain involvement from diverse stakeholders representing the cannabis industries, both marijuana and hemp, CSQ has established a Technical Advisory Committee which makes recommendations on various Certification Program documents. Additionally, CSQ forms working groups of industry stakeholders from time-to-time to develop new audit requirements or meet new industry standards based on various trends and innovations in the industry.

The CSQ Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) makes recommendations on numerous technical topics related to the CSQ Certification Program such as scope, guidance documents, audit requirements, and revisions. CSQ’s TAC is comprised of at least five (5) industry stakeholders with strong knowledge about either the cannabis industries (both marijuana and hemp), standards development, certification program management, certification, and/or accreditation.

The CSQ TAC allows various industry stakeholders to provide input on different technical documents and requirements. The CSQ TAC is also used to maintain impartiality on various CSQ Certification Program matters including complaints, appeals, disputes, or sanctions that cannot be resolved internally by the CSQ Certification Program Owner due to conflicts of interest.

If you would like to contribute to the development of the CSQ Certification Program by becoming a member of CSQ’s TAC, learn more about CSQ’s TAC Member Requirements here and submit your application today.

CSQ wishes to acknowledge individuals of the international cannabis community who have contributed to the development of the CSQ Certification Program and CSQ Audit Standards. CSQ would like to give a special thanks to our Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) members and working groups for all their efforts and dedication to improving the safety and quality of the global cannabis industries, both marijuana and hemp.

Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) publishes all materials, including the CSQ Certification Program and CSQ Audit Requirements, and other normative documents based on international standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. CSQ accepts no liability for any error or omission of any such information or opinion, including any information or opinion contained in any publication.

While CSQ aims to ensure that information in its publications are accurate and up to date, CSQ shall not be held liable for any damages or claims in connection with any publication, or any information contained therein. CSQ is a US company and is subject to the jurisdiction of US courts.