Comprehensive pre-inspection self-audit aligned with NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission inspection authority (NJAC 17:30-20) and the top 3 deficiency patterns cited in 2025 enforcement actions. Covers licensing, training, manufacturing, METRC, equipment, QC/COA, labeling, extraction & solvents, waste, security, and emergency readiness. Includes inline NJAC citations for inspector reference.
Use 24–48 hours before any scheduled CRC inspection, and as a weekly self-audit between inspections. Assign the manufacturing supervisor (NJAC 17:30-11.12(a)) or designated compliance officer to walk each section in person. Document any deficiencies found and assign remediation before the inspection window closes.
Supports compliance with NJAC 17:30 (NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission). Designed for NJ Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturers. CRC inspection authority: NJAC 17:30-20. Manufacturing supervisor duty: NJAC 17:30-11.12(a). SOP / Operations Manual on-premises: NJAC 17:30-9.6. Training: NJAC 17:30-9.8(a) (≥8 hrs/year). Batch records: NJAC 17:30-11.13. Equipment: NJAC 17:30-11.3(c). Sanitation: NJAC 17:30-11.1(d). COA retention: NJAC 17:30-9.7(c). Retention samples: NJAC 17:30-16.5. Universal THC symbol: NJAC 17:30-16.6. METRC tax stamp: NJAC 17:30-16.4. Waste disposal: NJAC 17:30-9.14. The 2025 CRC enforcement pattern showed three dominant deficiencies across 160+ investigations: METRC reconciliation gaps, incomplete documentation, and QA/COA disconnects from batch records — this template prioritizes those areas.
Complete it 24–48 hours before every scheduled CRC inspection and run it as a weekly self-audit between inspections. Many operators also run it after any significant operational change (new SOP, new equipment, new personnel class).
No. This is a pre-inspection readiness tool focused on the specific areas CRC inspectors reviewed in 2025 enforcement actions. Your internal audit should be broader and follow your facility's SOPs. Use this alongside your audit, not as a substitute.
Yes. Section 8 (Extraction & Solvent) applies only to facilities running hydrocarbon, ethanol, or CO2 extraction. Non-extractor manufacturers (infused products, topicals, edibles) can mark items N/A or delete the section before printing.
Document it in the Deficiencies / Notes field with the specific NJAC citation if known, assign a responsible party, and set a remediation deadline. Complete corrective action before the scheduled inspection date and attach evidence of resolution to the batch or facility file.
NJ CRC Pre-Inspection Checklist
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Batch Production Record
ComplexComplete cannabis manufacturing batch production record (BPR) modeled on a NJ Class 2 extractor's actual operational form. Two-page format: page 1 captures inputs, packing summary, METRC tag drawdown, finished weights by extract form factor, vendor toll-processing split percentages, and dual signoff. Page 2 is the physical METRC sticker attachment page with verification signature. Aligned with NJAC 17:30-11.13 (manufacturing records) and 21 CFR 211.188 (batch production and control records).
Extraction Process Log
ComplexPer-run extraction process log capturing the process parameters required to reproduce the run per NJAC 17:30-11.13(b)(10). Method-specific sections for hydrocarbon (BHO/PHO), ethanol, CO₂, and solventless. Pairs with the Batch Production Record (one BPR can have many runs).
Employee Training Record
IntermediatePer-employee cannabis GMP training record covering pre-hire training (NJAC 17:30-9.8(d)), ongoing ≥8 hrs/year requirement (NJAC 17:30-9.8(a)), food safety certification for ingestibles staff (NJAC 17:30-11.12(d)), and cumulative YTD hours tracking. Repeating training-event log + certification tracker + annual refresher block.
Cleaning & Sanitation Log
IntermediateEquipment and facility cleaning + sanitation log for cannabis manufacturing per NJAC 17:30-11.1(d), 17:30-11.3, and 17:30-16.2. Captures EPA-registered chemical product, concentration, contact time, verification method (visual / ATP swab), and two-party signoff per cGMP 21 CFR 211.67 + 211.182. Designed for between-batch, end-of-day, and weekly deep clean events.