1.1 This practice provides cannabis or hemp operations, or both, with methods, procedures, responsibilities, and criteria for supplier management practices to reliably receive supplies that meet specifications. Effective supplier management includes clear concise communication and comprehension between departments and business functions, that is, marketing, finance, operations, supply requirement analysis, supplier assessment or audits, supplier selection, backup suppliers, and supply/supplier information management.

1.2 In this practice, the term cannabis can be substituted with the term hemp. This practice applies to industrial hemp operations, CBD operations, and as referred to by several authorities having jurisdiction, licensed marijuana operations.

1.3 This practice provides a process for supplier management in Section 5 and criteria for supplier evaluation in Section 6.

1.4 Nothing in this practice shall preclude observance of federal, state, or local regulations which may be more restrictive or have different requirements.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.