About Halara
halára (ha-lá-ra) — Greek phrase meaning “take it easy.” Founded by a chemical engineer who started crafting vape formulas while bartending.
290+
Dispensaries
3
States
10+
Industry Awards
ECCO + Cat 4
Certified
The Origin Story
Cannabis almost made Nick drop out of school. Then it became the reason he went back. He studied chemical engineering while bartending, using what he learned to craft the best vape possible.
What started as an inside joke during a college chem lab became a mission: make a vape that's smooth, flavorful, and consistent. No cutting agents. No plastic hardware. No “trust me” labels — actual published lab results.
Every drop of oil is sourced with care and crafted with intention. Halara exists to spark joy — make you laugh, lift your mood, and take the edge off your day.
“What started as an inside joke during a college chem lab became a mission.”
— Nick Potts, Founder
Recognition
Award-Winning Quality
Emerald Cup 2022
7th Place — Live Resin Cartridge
Emerald Cup 2024
1st Place — Alt. Cannabinoids Cartridge
California Leaf Bowl 2025
Winner
California Leaf Bowl 2025
Runner-Up
CA State Fair 2024
Gold Medal
CA State Fair 2025
Silver Medal
WeedCon 2022
Winner
Independently Certified
Tested Beyond the Standard
California requires testing for 66 pesticides and 21 contaminants. We voluntarily test for up to 380 pesticides and 138 contaminants — because a 2023 study found 24% of vape cartridges contained hidden pesticides that passed state testing.
ECCO Certified
Environmental & Consumer Compliance Organization
Tests for 138 contaminants — over 6x what California requires. Monthly random testing ensures every batch meets the standard, not just the ones we choose to submit.
Learn more about ECCO
Cat 4 Certified
Catalyst Cannabis
Tests for 380 pesticides — nearly 6x the state requirement of 66. Category 4 is the highest testing tier available, and fewer than 5% of California brands pursue it.
Learn more about Cat 4What We Stand For
Transparency
Every batch is tested at ISO-certified labs. We publish full COA results — potency, pesticides, heavy metals, solvents. No secrets.
Clean Hardware
Glass cartridges, ceramic heating, medical-grade stainless steel. No plastic, no adhesives, no microplastics in your oil.
No Shortcuts
No cutting agents, no additives, no PG/VG, no vitamin E acetate. What goes in our vapes is what comes out of the plant.
Benefit Corporation
Halara is a certified Benefit Corporation. We partner with One Tree Planted, LYRIC LGBTQ+ Youth Center, and the Humane Society.
Charity Releases & Benefiting Community
Every limited release supports a cause we care about.
Forbidden Roses
Sweetleaf Collective
A free gram of medical cannabis donated to those in need with every purchase.
Earth Day Release
One Tree Planted
1,000 trees planted in California every year through our partnership.
Pride Release
LYRIC Youth Center
10% of profits donated to LYRIC, an LGBTQ+ youth center in San Francisco.
Rescue Release
Humane Society
With each cart sold, a meal is sponsored for an animal in shelter.
Cosmic Pebbles
Community Partner
A special charity release supporting local community initiatives.
Mochi Paws
Animal Welfare
A limited release supporting animal welfare organizations.
Lychee Goji Berry Tea
Community Partner
A specialty charity release with proceeds supporting community programs.
Try Halara
Find us at a dispensary near you. Available across California, Washington, and New York.