If you’re enjoying anything from the Proper Brands kitchen—from Honeybee Gumdrops, Chocolate, or Queen Bees to RATIO Mints or Goodnight Gummies—you’re not only indulging in a delicious edible, you’re experiencing the result of a highly disciplined and safety-first production process.

At Proper Brands, we’re proud to operate one of the only Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) certified kitchens in Missouri—a rare distinction that sets our culinary operations apart and reinforces the higher standard you’ve come to expect from us.

What Is Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) Certification?

CSQ is a globally recognized certification for cannabis businesses that goes far beyond basic state compliance. It’s a rigorous framework focused on consumer protection, quality control, and risk prevention.

Why Does Food Safety in Cannabis Matter?

Cannabis products—like any food or agricultural commodity—can carry risks. That’s why serious producers must account for biological hazards (like mold or bacteria), chemical and physical contaminants, allergenic ingredients, and the critical need to avoid cross-contamination.

In our kitchen, we ensure that:

1. Every ingredient is food-grade and batch-tested for purity
2. We follow strict GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) for cleanliness and hygiene
3. Our edibles are precisely dosed, consistently mixed, and carefully monitored
4. Every batch is traceable, auditable, and meets strict potency standards
   

What Does CSQ Certification Require?

At the core of CSQ are three key systems:

1. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• These are the foundational standards that ensure cleanliness, consistency, and quality throughout our kitchen and packaging operations.

2. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

• Identify potential hazards
• Define critical control points
• Set limits and monitoring steps
• Create clear corrective actions
• Verify and document every step

3. Quality Management System (QMS)

• Our QMS ties it all together—ensuring everything we do is documented, repeatable, and aligned to the highest safety benchmarks.

Being CSQ certified means our team undergoes regular audits, continuous training, and holds itself accountable to one of the most rigorous safety frameworks in the cannabis industry.

Not all kitchens are created equal. Every Proper Brands edible—from Honeybee Edibles, RATIO, or Goodnight—is made with safety, consistency, care, and commitment to providing a delicious experience.