Food and drug Branch
Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight (IHEO) Authorization
Application Requirements for Manufacturing with Industrial Hemp
Thank you for your interest in an Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight authorization (IHEO authorization). The below forms are required along with the associated payments in order to begin processing your application(s).
Please note: If you manufacture multiple Industrial Hemp (IH) commodities, please download and complete all forms associated with those commodities. For example, if you manufacture extracts and use those extracts in your pet food, you would need to fill out all forms under "Extract Manufacturer" and "Processed Pet Food Manufacturer." Please ensure all forms are filled out completely, with an authorized signature and submitted with the proper payment listed in the application(s).
New Applicants: Please fill out the forms below and remit with payment to the address listed on the instructions page of each application that is applicable.
Existing Licensees/Registrants: If you have an existing license or registration, you will need to follow the same process as listed above. If approved for IHEO authorization, please note: Your current expiration date will change to match the same date as your IHEO authorization.
If you have any questions regarding the licensing or registration process or any other inquiry related to IH, please e-mail us at fdbih@cdph.ca.gov.
Thank you!
Extract Manufacturer
- CDPH 8610 (PDF)
- CDPH 8610 IH (PDF) (Questions 1-5, & 9)
For Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties
- CDPH 8611 (PDF)
- CDPH 8611 IH (PDF) (Questions 1-5, & 9)
For manufacturers outside California for import into California
- CDPH 8610 (PDF)
- CDPH 8610 IH (PDF) (Questions 1-5, & 9)
Processed Pet Food Manufacturers
Human Food Manufacturer With Cannery License
CDPH 8597 (PDF)
CDPH 8597 IH (PDF)
Human Food Manufacturer
- CDPH 8610 (PDF)
- CDPH 8610 IH (PDF) (Questions 6-9)
For Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties
- CDPH 8611 (PDF)
- CDPH 8611 IH (PDF) (Questions 6-9)
Cosmetics Manufacturers
CDPH 8678 (PDF)
CDPH 8678 IH (PDF)

