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Cannabis, Edibles, and Food Acts & Regulations
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape governing cannabis, edibles, and food in Canada, focusing on compliance and best practices.
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Beginner Level
$500 CAD
$500 CAD
🕒 30 Hours
📅 4 Weeks
👥 Hands-on Learning
Course Overview
This course equips participants with the knowledge to navigate Canadian cannabis and food regulations effectively. Key topics include:
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Understanding the roles of federal, provincial, and municipal regulations, including the Cannabis Act and the Food and Drugs Act.
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Learning about the types of cannabis licenses and Health Canada’s requirements for licensing and compliance.
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Developing compliant packaging and labelling strategies for both cannabis and food products.
Course Curriculum
Our comprehensive 4-week curriculum provides a detailed examination of the Canadian regulatory framework for cannabis and food, focusing on compliance, licensing, and packaging requirements.
Module 1: Overview of Canadian Regulatory Framework
- Structure of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory roles
- The Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations (SOR/2018-144)
- The Food and Drugs Act and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
Module 2: Cannabis Licensing and Compliance
- Types of cannabis licenses (cultivation, processing, sale, analytical testing, research)
- Health Canada’s licensing requirements and application process
- Physical security, record-keeping, and inventory control (Cannabis Tracking System)
Module 3: Edible Cannabis Regulations
- Legal definitions: edible cannabis vs. cannabis extracts vs. cannabis topicals
- Maximum THC limits (10 mg per package for edibles)
- Ingredient and food safety restrictions (e.g., no added nicotine, caffeine, alcohol)
- Prohibited claims (nutrient content, health claims)
Module 4: Food Regulations (Non-Cannabis)
- Requirements under the SFCR for general food production
- Preventive controls and traceability requirements
- Packaging, labelling, and recall systems
- CFIA’s role in food regulation and enforcement
Module 5: Packaging and Labelling Requirements
- Cannabis labelling (plain packaging, THC/CBD content, health warnings)
- Bilingual requirements, standardized cannabis symbol
- Food allergen and ingredient labelling under the FDR and SFCR
- Differences between labelling for cannabis edibles and food products
Module 6: Good Production Practices (GPP) vs. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- GPP requirements under Cannabis Regulations
- GMP under the Food and Drugs Act (for natural health products and supplements)
- Key differences, overlap, and implications for edible producers
Course Schedule
Our 4-week program consists of two 4-hour sessions per week, designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Duration: 30 hours total (8 hours per week)
Schedule: Two 4-hour sessions per week
Location: Online live sessions with recordings available
Class Size: Limited to 20 students for personalized attention
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Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM – 01:00 PM
9:00 AM – 01:00 PM
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Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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