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Proposed regulations for additional cannabis products

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Organization: Health Canada

Published: 2018-12-20

Table: Types of cannabis product and proposed regulations associated
Type of regulation Edible cannabis (solid) Edible cannabis (beverage) Cannabis extract (ingested) Cannabis extract (inhaled) Cannabis extract (concentrated THC) Cannabis Topical
THC limit
  • 10 mg of THC per package
  • 10 mg of THC per container
  • 10 mg of THC per unit (such as a capsule) or dispensed amount
  • 1000 mg of THC per package
  • 1000 mg of THC per package
  • 1000 mg of THC per package
  • 1000 mg of THC per package
Product rules
  • No added vitamins, minerals
  • Limits on caffeine
  • No added alcohol
  • No added vitamins, minerals
  • Limits on caffeine
  • No added alcohol
  • No added vitamins or minerals
  • No sugars, colours or sweeteners
  • No nicotine or caffeine
  • No sugars, colours or sweeteners
  • No nicotine or caffeine
  • No sugars, colours or sweeteners
  • No nicotine or caffeine
  • For use on skin, hair and nails
  • Only cosmetic grade ingredients
  • Not for use in eyes or on damaged skin
Packaging
  • Child-resistant
  • Plain
  • Child-resistant
  • Plain
  • Maximum package size of 90 mL for liquid extracts
  • Child-resistant
  • Plain
  • Must have dispensing device if not in unit form
  • Maximum package size of 90 mL for liquid extracts
  • Child-resistant
  • Plain
  • Maximum package size of 7.5 g
  • Child-resistant
  • Plain
  • Child-resistant
  • Plain
Label
  • Standardized cannabis symbol for products containing THC
  • Health Warning Message
  • THC/CBD content
  • Ingredient list
  • Allergens
  • Nutrition Facts Table
  • Standardized cannabis symbol for products containing THC
  • Health Warning Message
  • THC/CBD content
  • Ingredient list
  • Allergens
  • Nutrition Facts Table
  • Standardized cannabis symbol for products containing THC
  • Health Warning Message
  • THC/CBD content
  • Ingredient list
  • Allergens
  • Intended Use
  • Standardized cannabis symbol for products containing THC (on label and directly on the vape cartridge)
  • Health Warning Message
  • THC/CBD content
  • Ingredient list
  • Allergens
  • Intended Use
  • Standardized cannabis symbol for products containing THC
  • Health Warning Message
  • THC/CBD content
  • Ingredient list
  • Allergens
  • Intended Use
  • Standardized cannabis symbol for products containing THC
  • Health Warning Message
  • THC/CBD content
  • Ingredient list
  • Allergens
  • Intended use
  • Directions for use
  • Warning statement about not swallowing or using on broken skin
Other
  • Must not be appealing to kids
  • No health or dietary claims
  • No elements that would associate product with alcoholic beverages or brands of alcohol
  • Must not be appealing to kids
  • No health or dietary claims
  • No elements that would associate product with alcoholic beverages or brands of alcohol
  • Must not be appealing to kids
  • No health claims
  • No elements that would associate product with alcoholic beverages or brands of alcohol
  • Must not be appealing to kids
  • No health claims
  • No elements that would associate product with alcoholic beverages or brands of alcohol
  • Must not be appealing to kids
  • No health claims
  • No elements that would associate product with alcoholic beverages or brands of alcohol
  • Must not be appealing to kids
  • No health or cosmetic claims
  • No elements that would associate product with alcoholic beverages or brands of alcohol

Disclaimer: This is not a complete list of proposed regulatory rules for each class of cannabis. It is also not a complete list of product examples. For more information on the proposed amendments to the Cannabis Regulations, please visit Canada.ca/Cannabis.

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