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Cannabis Regulations — 102.5
Hermetically sealed containers 102.5 (1) It is prohibited for a holder of a licence to sell or distribute edible cannabis that is a cannabis product — or that is contained in a cannabis accessory that is a cannabis product — in a hermetically sealed container if any component of the edible cannabis has a pH that exceeds 4.6 and a water activity that exceeds 0.85 at a temperature of 22 ± 2°C. Definitions (2) The following definitions apply in subsection (1). hermetically sealed container means a container that, due to its design, is secure against the entry of micro-organisms, including spores. ( contenant hermétiquement scellé ) water activity means the ratio of the water vapour pressure of the component to the vapour pressure of pure water, at the same temperature and pressure. ( activité de l’eau ) SOR/2019-206, s. 28
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hermetically sealed container means a container that, due to its design, is secure against the entry of micro-organisms, including spores. ( contenant hermétiquement scellé )
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water activity means the ratio of the water vapour pressure of the component to the vapour pressure of pure water, at the same temperature and pressure. ( activité de l’eau )
Cannabis Regulations — 102.6
Irradiation 102.6 A holder of a licence for processing must not irradiate edible cannabis unless (a) the edible cannabis would be a food that is listed in item 3 or 4, column 1, of the table to Division 26 of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations if the edible cannabis did not contain or have on it anything that is referred to in item 1 or 3 of Schedule 1 to the Act; and (b) the holder satisfies the requirements set out in paragraphs B.26.003(2)(a) and (b) and subsection B.26.004(1) of those Regulations in respect of the edible cannabis. SOR/2019-206, s. 28
Cannabis Regulations — 102.7
Maximum quantity of THC 102.7 Subject to subsection 97(2), edible cannabis that is a cannabis product — or that is contained in a cannabis accessory that is a cannabis product — must not contain a quantity of THC that exceeds 10 mg per immediate container, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC. SOR/2019-206, s. 28
Cannabis Regulations — 103
Contamination 103 A cannabis accessory that is a cannabis product, or that is packaged with a cannabis product, must not be contaminated. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 103.1
Flavour 103.1 A cannabis accessory that is a cannabis product, or that is packaged with a cannabis product, must not impart a characterizing flavour to the cannabis. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 103.2
Dispensing limit 103.2 Subject to subsection 97(1), each activation of the following cannabis accessories must not dispense a quantity of cannabis extract that contains greater than 10 mg of THC, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC: (a) a cannabis accessory that is a cannabis product and that dispenses a cannabis extract that is intended for ingestion or nasal, rectal or vaginal use; or (b) a cannabis accessory that is packaged with, and that is intended to dispense, a cannabis extract that is a cannabis product and that is intended for ingestion or nasal, rectal or vaginal use. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104
Psychological effects, abuse liability and toxicity 104 (1) A component of a cannabis product — other than a component that is anything referred to in item 1 or 3 of Schedule 1 to the Act — and a cannabis accessory that is packaged with a cannabis product must not, through any means other than heating or combustion, and when used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable way, (a) alter or enhance the psychological effects derived from the cannabis product in a manner that may cause injury to the health of the user; (b) increase the potential for abuse liability of the cannabis product; or (c) increase the toxicity of the cannabis product. Exceptions (2) Subsection (1) does not prohibit the presence of (a) ethyl alcohol in or on a cannabis product referred to in subsections 101.3(5.1) or (6) or sections 101.31 or 102.3 if the conditions set out in those provisions, as the case may be, are met; and (b) caffeine in or on a cannabis product referred to in section 102.2 if the conditions set out in that section are met. SOR/2019-206, s. 29 SOR/2025-43, s. 27
Cannabis Regulations — 104.1
Non-application — prescription drug and combination product 104.1 Sections 104.11 to 104.16 do not apply to a prescription drug or a combination product. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.11
Flavours 104.11 It is prohibited to promote a cannabis extract — or a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract — under subsections 17(2) to (6) of the Act in a manner that could cause a person to believe that the cannabis extract or the cannabis accessory has a flavour set out in column 1 of Schedule 3 to the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act , other than the flavour of cannabis. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.12
Health and cosmetic benefits 104.12 (1) It is prohibited to promote cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis under subsections 17(2) to (6) of the Act if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the promotion could create the impression that health or cosmetic benefits may be derived from the service or the use of the cannabis or the cannabis accessory. Non-application — medical devices (2) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to a medical device in respect of which a licence has been issued under subsection 36(1) of the Medical Devices Regulations . SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.13
Energy value and amount of nutrient 104.13 (1) It is prohibited to promote edible cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains edible cannabis — under subsections 17(2) to (6) of the Act by communicating information about the energy value referred to in item 2 of the table to section 132.22 or the amount of any nutrient referred to in items 3 to 15 of that table or in items 5 to 37 of the table to section B.01.402 of the Food and Drug Regulations . Exception — nutrition facts table (2) Despite subsection (1), edible cannabis or a cannabis accessory that contains edible cannabis may be promoted by reproducing the nutrition facts table that is required to be included on the label of any container in which the edible cannabis or the cannabis accessory is packaged in accordance with these Regulations using smaller, larger or identical dimensions and spacing. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.14
Dietary requirements 104.14 It is prohibited to promote edible cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains edible cannabis — under subsections 17(2) to (6) of the Act if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the promotion could create the impression that the edible cannabis or accessory is intended (a) to meet the particular dietary requirements of an individual (i) who has a physical or physiological condition as a result of a disease, disorder or injury, or (ii) for whom a particular effect, including weight loss, is to be obtained by a controlled intake of food; or (b) to meet the dietary requirements of young persons. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.15
Alcoholic beverages 104.15 It is prohibited to promote cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis under subsections 17(2) to (6) of the Act if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the promotion could associate the cannabis, the cannabis accessory or the service with an alcoholic beverage. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.16
Tobacco products and vaping products 104.16 It is prohibited to promote cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis under subsections 17(2) to (6) of the Act if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the promotion could associate the cannabis, the cannabis accessory or the service with a tobacco product , as defined in section 2 of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act , or a vaping product to which that Act applies. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.17
Place where young persons are not permitted 104.17 It is prohibited to promote cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis under paragraphs 17(2)(b) and (3)(b) of the Act in such a manner that the promotion may be audible or visible from outside a place where young persons are not permitted by law. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.18
Number of brand elements 104.18 It is prohibited to promote cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis under subsection 17(6) of the Act in a manner that results in the same brand element being displayed more than once on a thing referred to in that subsection or in more than one brand element being displayed on the thing. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.19
Public place frequented mainly by young persons 104.19 It is prohibited to promote cannabis, a cannabis accessory or a service related to cannabis under subsection 17(6) of the Act by displaying a brand element of cannabis, of a cannabis accessory or of a service related to cannabis on any thing that is in a school, a public playground, a daycare facility or any other public place frequented mainly by young persons or that is visible from such a place. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 104.2
Dimensions of brand element 104.2 A brand element referred to in subsection 17(6) of the Act must meet the following requirements: (a) the surface area must be smaller than or equal to 300 cm 2 ; and (b) the height of any letter, character or number must be smaller than or equal to 4 cm. SOR/2019-206, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 105
isulphite; (f) sodium sulphite; (g) sulphur dioxide; and (h) sulphurous acid. ( sulfites ) trans fatty acids , trans fat or trans has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( acides gras trans , graisses trans , gras trans , lipides trans ou trans ) Definition of panel (2) For the purposes of sections 112 to 117, 121 and 132.13, subsections 132.27(2) to (7) and (9) and sections 132.28 to 132.32, panel means a panel referred to in subsection 132.27(1). SOR/2019-206, s. 30 SOR/2022-145, s. 1 SOR/2025-43, s. 28
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common name , in respect of edible cannabis, has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( nom usuel )
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Common Names for Ingredients and Components Document means the document entitled Common Names for Ingredients and Components , prepared by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and published on its website, as amended from time to time. ( Document sur les noms usuels d’ingrédients et de constituants )
Cannabis Regulations — (a)
daily value means (a) in the case of a nutrient set out in column 1 of Part 1 of the Table of Daily Values , as defined in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations , the quantity set out in column 3; and (b) in the case of a nutrient set out in column 1 of Part 2 of the table referred to in paragraph (a), the quantity set out in column 4. ( valeur quotidienne )
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energy value means, in respect of a cannabis product, the amount of energy made available to a person’s body when the chemical components of the cannabis product, including protein, fat, carbohydrate and alcohol, are metabolized following ingestion of the cannabis product by the person. ( valeur énergétique )
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expiry date means the date, expressed at minimum as a year and month, that is the end of the stability period of a cannabis product. ( date limite d’utilisation )
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exterior display surface means the area on the exterior surface of an immediate container to which a label is applied and that is visible under customary conditions of purchase or use. ( espace extérieur d’affichage )
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exterior surface includes a label or an image. ( surfaces extérieures )
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fat has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.400(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( lipides )
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food allergen has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.010.1(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( allergène alimentaire )
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food allergen source, gluten source and added sulphites statement means a statement appearing on the label of any container in which edible cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains edible cannabis — that is a cannabis product is packaged that indicates the source of a food allergen or gluten that is present in the cannabis product or the presence in the cannabis product of added sulphites in an amount of 10 p.p.m. or more. ( mention des sources d’allergènes alimentaires ou de gluten et des sulfites ajoutés )
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gluten has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.010.1(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( gluten )
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immediate container [Repealed, SOR/2019-206, s. 30]
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INCI name has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Cosmetic Regulations . ( appellation INCI )
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label does not include inserts or leaflets referred to in subsection 132(1), nor does it include a panel referred to in subsection 132.27(1). ( étiquette )
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p.p.m. means parts per million by weight. ( p.p.m. )
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principal display panel has the same meaning as in subsection 2(2) of the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations . ( espace principal )
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saturated fatty acids , saturated fat , saturates or saturated has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( acides gras saturés, graisses saturées, gras saturés, lipides saturés ou saturés )
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standardized cannabis symbol means the symbol set out in the document entitled Standardized Cannabis Symbol , as amended from time to time and published by the Government of Canada on its website. ( symbole normalisé du cannabis )
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sugars-based ingredient has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( ingrédient à base de sucres )
Cannabis Regulations — (a)
sulphites means one or more of the following food additives: (a) potassium bisulphite; (b) potassium metabisulphite; (c) sodium bisulphite; (d) sodium dithionite; (e) sodium metabisulphite; (f) sodium sulphite; (g) sulphur dioxide; and (h) sulphurous acid. ( sulfites )
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trans fatty acids , trans fat or trans has the same meaning as in subsection B.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations . ( acides gras trans , graisses trans , gras trans , lipides trans ou trans )
Cannabis Regulations — 106
Requirement — sale and distribution of cannabis product 106 (1) A holder of a licence must not sell or distribute a cannabis product unless the applicable requirements set out in sections 108 to 136 have been met. Requirement — exportation of cannabis product (2) A holder of a licence must not export a cannabis product unless the requirements set out in paragraph 123 (1)(a) and subparagraphs 123 (1)(c)(ii) and (iv) have been met.
Cannabis Regulations — 107
Exception — shipping container 107 The requirements set out in this Part do not apply in respect of a shipping container.
Cannabis Regulations — 108
Immediate container 108 (1) The immediate container in which a cannabis product, other than a cannabis plant or cannabis plant seeds, is packaged must (a) be opaque or translucent; (b) prevent contamination of the cannabis; (c) in the case of dried cannabis, or a cannabis accessory that contains dried cannabis, keep the cannabis dry; (d) have a security feature that provides reasonable assurance to consumers that it has not been opened prior to receipt; (e) meet the requirements of a child resistant package under subsections C.01.001(2) to (4) of the Food and Drug Regulations ; and (f) not contain more than the equivalent of 30 g of dried cannabis, as determined in accordance with subsection 2(4) of the Act. Exception — paragraph (1)(a) (2) Despite paragraph (1)(a), the immediate container in which dried cannabis or fresh cannabis is packaged may be transparent. SOR/2025-43, s. 29
Cannabis Regulations — 109
Cannabis plant — not budding or flowering 109 (1) A cannabis plant must not be budding or flowering at the time of packaging. Cannabis plant — container (2) The container in which a cannabis plant is packaged must not contain more than four cannabis plants.
Cannabis Regulations — 110
Cannabis plant seeds — immediate container 110 The immediate container in which cannabis plant seeds are packaged must (a) keep the cannabis plant seeds dry; and (b) not contain more than the equivalent of 30 g of dried cannabis, as determined in accordance with subsection 2(4) of the Act.
Cannabis Regulations — 111
Brand element 111 Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, the interior surface and exterior surface of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged must not display any brand element.
Cannabis Regulations — 112
Image 112 Except as otherwise provided under the Act, any other Act of Parliament or any provincial Act, the interior surface, exterior surface and panel of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged must not display any image. SOR/2019-206, s. 31
Cannabis Regulations — 113
Uniform colour 113 (1) Except as otherwise provided under the Act, any other Act of Parliament or any provincial Act, the colour of the interior surface, exterior surface and panel of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged must be one uniform colour. Exceptions (1.1) Despite subsection (1), the following may be different: (a) the colour of each surface and the panel; and (b) the colour of the container and the lid or cap of the container. Colour — other requirements (2) The colour of the interior surface, exterior surface and panel must meet the following requirements: (a) it must not have the lustre of metal or have metallic properties in the ink, such as Pantone Metallics or Pantone Premium Metallics; (b) it must not be fluorescent, have fluorescent properties in the ink or have pigments that absorb ultraviolet energy and transmit it as a longer wavelength, such as the Pantone 800 series; and (c) it must create a contrast with (i) the yellow colour of the background of the health warning message, and (ii) the red colour of the standardized cannabis symbol. Exception (3) Despite subsection (2), (a) an interior surface that is made of metal may be the colour of the metal; and (b) an exterior surface of an immediate container that is made of metal, excluding the label or any image, may be the colour of the metal. SOR/2019-206, s. 32 SOR/2025-43, s. 30
Cannabis Regulations — 115
Texture 115 (1) Except as otherwise provided under the Act, any other Act of Parliament or any provincial Act, the interior surface, exterior surface and panel of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged and any covering of such a container must have a smooth texture without any raised features, embossing, decorative ridges, bulges or other irregularities. Non-application (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the features of a container that are necessary to (a) facilitate the opening and closing of the container; or (b) assist visually impaired individuals. SOR/2019-206, s. 34
Cannabis Regulations — 116
Hidden features 116 (1) The interior surface, exterior surface and panel of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged and any covering of such a container must not include any hidden feature that is designed to change the appearance of the container, covering or panel, such as heat-activated ink or a feature that is visible only through technological means, except a bar code or a feature that is used to prevent counterfeiting. Feature designed to change surface area (2) Subject to section 132.27, the interior surface and exterior surface of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged and any covering of such a container must not include any feature that is designed to change the surface area of the container or covering, such as a fold-out panel. SOR/2019-206, s. 35 SOR/2025-43, s. 31
Cannabis Regulations — 117
Scent and sound 117 The interior surface, exterior surface and panel of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged and any covering of such a container must not be capable of emitting a scent or sound. SOR/2019-206, s. 35
Cannabis Regulations — 118
Covering — brand element 118 The covering of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged must not display any brand element.
Cannabis Regulations — 119
Covering — image or information 119 Except as otherwise provided under the Act, any other Act of Parliament or any provincial Act, the covering of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged must not display any image or information.
Cannabis Regulations — 120
Covering — transparent and colourless 120 Except as otherwise provided under the Act, any other Act of Parliament or any provincial Act, the covering of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged must be transparent and colourless.
Cannabis Regulations — 121
Cut-out window 121 (1) The interior surface, exterior surface and panel of any container in which a cannabis product is packaged must not include any cut-out window. Exception (2) Despite subsection (1), any container in which dried cannabis, fresh cannabis or cannabis plant seeds are packaged may include cut-out windows. SOR/2019-206, s. 36 SOR/2025-43, s. 32
Cannabis Regulations — 122
Bar code 122 (1) One or two bar codes may be displayed, only once each, on any container in which a cannabis product is packaged. Colour (2) Every bar code must be printed in black and white. SOR/2025-43, s. 33
Cannabis Regulations — 122.1
Wrapper 122.1 A wrapper may be used with respect to a cannabis product only if (a) it is in direct contact with the cannabis or the cannabis accessory and with one or both of the following: (i) the immediate container of the cannabis product, (ii) a wrapper that is in direct contact with the cannabis or the cannabis accessory; and (b) it is required to maintain the quality or stability of the cannabis product. SOR/2019-206, s. 37
Cannabis Regulations — 122.2
Packaging requirements — other Regulations 122.2 The following immediate container and wrappers must meet the requirements set out in Division 23 of Part B of the Food and Drug Regulations and subparagraphs 186(a)(i), (ii) and (v) to (vii) of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations as if the cannabis that the immediate container contains or with which the wrappers are in direct contact were a food for the purposes of that Division and those subparagraphs: (a) the immediate container in which edible cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains edible cannabis — that is a cannabis product is packaged; (b) any wrapper that is in direct contact with edible cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains edible cannabis — that is a cannabis product; and (c) any wrapper that is in direct contact with a cannabis extract that is intended for ingestion — or a cannabis accessory that contains cannabis extract intended for ingestion — that is a cannabis product. SOR/2019-206, s. 37
Cannabis Regulations — 122.3
Maximum quantity — cannabis extract 122.3 The immediate container of a cannabis extract that is a cannabis product must not contain more than 90 mL of extract that is in non-solid form at a temperature of 22 ± 2°C. SOR/2019-206, s. 37