Medical cannabis for humans is well-established. But when it comes to treating animals – and in particular companion pets – the regulatory system in Canada has been slow to respond.
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Why cannabis has no expiry date
In Canada, there are a variety of products to serve both the recreational and medical market, but determining the shelf life can be a guessing game. In attempting to address the issue, Health Canada regulations employ some odd double-speak wherein expiry dates on some products are required – unless they can’t be.
The Kids Are All Right: Unpacking Health Canada’s Regulations
After Canada legalized cannabis, Health Canada rolled out packaging regulations with strict requirements for logos, colours, and branding. The industry has complied, and some think that Canada’s regulations could become a role model for other jurisdictions.
Health Canada extending COVID provincial measures for cannabis licence holders until September 2021
Health Canada announced today they will be extending several Covid-related measures until September 30 of this year. The regulator has extended these timelines several times since early 2020.
The Wild West of Organic Cannabis
Organic cannabis is at a crossroads in Canada. The lack of federal legislation is slowing market growth, with producers following different rules. This can cause confusion for consumers, with both domestic and export markets being hindered by the lack of clarity.
Proposed regulatory change could make testing of cannabis edibles easier
Health Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan for 2020-2022 includes proposed amendments to the Cannabis Exemption Regulations and the Cannabis Regulations to facilitate cannabis research, including taste and effect testing.
Canadian and U.S. operators say that good faith branding regulations stifle efforts against illicit market and brand development
Cannabis operators across the world face uphill battles to stand out when regulations often create significant limitations. Though justified in intentions, many regulations imposed by
Health Canada updates Compliance and Enforcement Report including 9 inspections of personal, designated medical growers
Health Canada has released their Quarterly Compliance and Enforcement Report – Inspection Data Summary for cannabis inspections conducted between April 1, 2018, and March 31,
Micro cultivators, processors and nurseries give their thoughts on regulatory changes
Micros and nurseries have a lot to say about the recent notice from Health Canada looking at some key aspects of the Cannabis Act and
Health Canada looking at drone and satellite tech for outdoor cannabis inspections
A recent departmental report from Health Canada makes mention of several aspects of the regulator’s efforts with cannabis legalization, including reference to a pilot project using satellite technology to inspect licensed outdoor cannabis operations, as well as one involving drones for site inspection.
Health Canada seeking feedback on potential changes to Cannabis Regulations
Health Canada has issued a 30-day notice for stakeholders to comment on several possible changes to the Cannabis Regulations. The changes include Health Canada’s intent
Health Canada to now allow foliar sprays and food grade modified atmosphere packaging
Health Canada has updated their approach to the use of foliar sprays and “modified atmosphere packaging” for cannabis products, effective immediately.
