The Canadian government has granted researchers permission to study the medical properties of marijuana. This means that scientists will soon be able to conduct clinical trials in order to determine whether cannabis could be used to treat various diseases. In Canada, there are two different kinds of licenses available for researchers who wish to study the effects of cannabis on human subjects. One type of license allows researchers to use cannabis for scientific purposes without having to obtain approval from Health Canada. The other type of license requires researchers to apply for approval from Health Canada before conducting any studies involving cannabis.
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Under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, companies seeking to perform research on cannabis with the intention of developing new products and technologies are required to hold a Research license. Research activities can include, but are not limited to, in vivo and in vitro studies, clinical trials, plant genetics, cannabis product development, and educational programs.
A Research license is perfect for businesses, including pharmaceutical companies, experimental laboratories, and cannabis producers, large enough to have their own R&D departments, that are looking to conduct in vivo and in vitro studies, clinical trials, plant genetics studies, cannabis product development, or cannabis educational programs.
It is important to note that organizations that already hold another license under the Cannabis Act, such as a cultivation or processing license, may already be authorized to conduct research and development activities under the terms of that license.
Encompasses all kinds of cannabis-related study, from advancements toward better growing and processing techniques, to improving upon cannabis-infused products, and more. In addition, a Research license authorizes the holder to legally administer cannabis to research subjects, plus distribute it in a limited manner to either the Minister, or other companies with an R&D, Analytical Testing, or Cannabis Drug License.
Permits companies to possess and produce cannabis for study, as well as transport it between sites that are specified on the license. As mentioned above, Research license holders are authorized to conduct experiments and testing on every form and derivative of cannabis, including live plants, fresh and dried plant material, seeds, oil, wax, and manufactured items such as edibles and topicals.
Those who hold a Research License are allowed to grow, possess, sell and distribute cannabis – but only within the guidelines that the license terms provide for (listed above). A Research License does not authorize the holder to give the general public any kind of access to the cannabis, or cannabis materials, that they grow and/or work with.
There are three main criteria that determine whether an applicant qualifies for a cannabis research license. First, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Second, applicants must be registered with Health Canada as a researcher. Third, applicants must have completed at least one year of postgraduate training in a relevant field.
Once an applicant receives approval, they must register with the government as a researcher. This involves filling out forms and submitting them to the Ministry of Health. If the ministry approves the registration, the applicant will then be able to apply for a cannabis research license.
Applicants must submit a detailed proposal outlining how they plan to conduct their research. They also need to provide evidence that they meet the above requirements. Once the proposal has been accepted, applicants will receive a letter confirming their approval.
Did you know you can apply for a licence under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations to conduct activities in relation to research involving cannabis?
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