Under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations, businesses (small and large) can sell cannabis both recreationally and to medical patients in Canada. Although it sounds enticing, starting a cannabis business is no easy task. There is a lot of time, money, and effort involved. Time and effort are a given when starting any business, but
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Amending the Cannabis Regulations (Flavours in Cannabis Extracts)
On June 19, 2021, Health Canada announced via a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) their plan to amend the Cannabis Regulations, specifically focused on proposed restrictions around flavouring in cannabis extracts and vape pens. The proposed changes would be expected to come into force no earlier than 2022 and would restrict the production, sale, promotion,
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