Cannabis has an expiration date like any other product; using it when it’s still fresh will produce the greatest therapeutic effects. If stored properly, the majority of cannabis products stay fresh for at least a year. It should be kept in an airtight bag or container in a cool, dark, and dry location for proper storage. Cannabis’s shelf life, however, varies depending on the product’s type and components. For instance, the perishable ingredients in edibles affect how long they can be stored before going bad. Cookies and brownies, which contain milk and eggs, last only for a couple of hours, whereas cannabis-infused candies, which contain fewer perishable ingredients, can last for six to nine months. How well cannabis flower is stored and cured will determine how long it will last. Cannabis that has been properly dried, cured, and stored can last up to 18 months, but it is best to use it within six months because it is difficult to keep it in ideal storage conditions. The amount of flower in wax and hash affects how long they can be stored. While hashish with the most flower can last up to 18 months, wax with less flower can last up to two years. Vape pens typically last two to three years. The expiration dates of various cannabis topicals also vary. When properly stored, oils, creams, and gels last up to two years. Cannabis-infused soaps and cosmetics could last for up to two years. The shelf life of CBD tinctures is the longest, lasting up to 10 years. The majority have high-proof alcohol infused into them, which helps them last for such a long time. You can tell when cannabis products have gone bad by their smell, texture, and mold. Your cannabis product is past its expiration date if it has an off-putting odor, a crumbly or delicate texture, or mold growth.