So, your goal to start a cannabis business is reaching completion. You’ve gone through all the application requirements, hired the necessary personnel, finished building out your facility, and made sure all the required equipment and physical security measures are in place. All that’s left to do is film your video attestation (aka your site evidence
Month: January 2020
How to Process Cannabis and Non-Cannabis Products at the Same Site
With the cannabis industry rapidly growing and expanding, many companies are looking to enter this exciting market and manufacture new and innovative cannabis products that will be available for recreational and medicinal use. Some of these companies looking to enter the cannabis space already manufacture non-cannabis products such as foods and beverages, natural health products
The Ins and Outs of Cannabis Extraction
With cannabis and cannabis products such as edibles, extracts and topicals now legal in Canada, cannabis extraction is becoming an increasingly popular activity. Under the Cannabis Regulations, a processing licence (standard or micro) is required to conduct cannabis extraction and to process extracts into other products. Businesses are now turning to processing as there is
The Pros and Cons of Indoor Grow vs. Outdoor Grow
Indoor grow or outdoor grow – which one should I use for my cannabis business? This question certainly comes up frequently in the cannabis industry and often provokes a debate amongst professionals and subject matter experts. When it comes to cannabis, there’s no such thing as the “best” way to grow. There are many factors
What should I know about Preventive Control Plans in the cannabis industry?
Under the Cannabis Regulations, anyone who holds a licence for processing (standard or micro) and conducts activities in relation to cannabis extracts or edible cannabis must prepare, retain, maintain and implement a written Preventive Control Plan (PCP) for any activity they conduct in respect of the cannabis or anything that will be used as an
10 GPP Considerations For Building Out Your Cannabis Facility
So, you’re interested in starting a cannabis business and you’ve secured a facility for your operations. You might now be asking yourself, “What’s next?”. While there are still quite a few steps before you are up and running, obtaining a cannabis licence from Health Canada is a big one. A major part of the application