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Cannabis Regulations — 122.4
screte units, or (B) despite section 132.19, meets the requirements of section 132.18 if it contains cannabis that is not in discrete units, as if it were in discrete units; (ii) the immediate containers meet the requirements, of (A) section 132.18, if they contain cannabis that is in discrete units, or (B) section 132.19, if they contain cannabis that is not in discrete units; (iii) the quantity of cannabis contained in the outermost container does not exceed the equivalent of 30 g of dried cannabis, as determined in accordance with subsection 2(4) of the Act, and (iv) the properties of the cannabis are consistent in all the immediate containers. Interpretation — “unit” (3) References to “unit” are to be read as references to “immediate container” (a) for the purposes of subparagraph (2)(a)(i), in paragraphs 124(1)(b) and (c) and 124.1(b) and (c); (b) for the purposes of subparagraph (2)(b)(i), in paragraphs 132.1(1)(b) and (c) and 132.11(b) and (c); (c) for the purposes of clause (2)(c)(i)(A), in paragraphs 132.15(b) and (c); (d) for the purposes of clause (2)(c)(i)(B), in paragraphs 132.15(b), (c), (e) and (g); (e) for the purposes of clause (2)(d)(i)(A), in paragraph 132.18(1)(b); and (f) for the purposes of clause (2)(d)(i)(B), in paragraphs 132.18(1)(b), (d), and (h). SOR/2019-206, s. 37 SOR/2025-43, s. 34
Cannabis Regulations — 122.5
Control measures for dispensing cannabis extract 122.5 (1) The immediate container of a cannabis extract that is a cannabis product and that is not in discrete units must (a) not permit the extract to be easily poured or drunk directly from the container; and (b) contain an integrated dispensing mechanism that dispenses no more than 10 mg of THC per activation, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, if the cannabis extract (i) is in liquid form at a temperature of 22 ± 2°C, (ii) is not intended to be consumed only by means of inhalation, and (iii) contains at least 10 mg of THC, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC. Non-application — integrated dispensing mechanism (2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to an immediate container in which a cannabis accessory referred to in paragraph 103.2(a) is packaged. SOR/2019-206, s. 37
Cannabis Regulations — 123
Information 123 (1) The following information must be included on the label that is applied to any container in which a cannabis product is packaged: (a) the name, telephone number and email address of the following: (i) in the case of a cannabis plant or cannabis plant seeds, the holder of a licence for cultivation that cultivated the cannabis plant or cannabis plant seeds, or (ii) in the case of any other cannabis product, the holder of a licence for processing that manufactured the product; (b) the class of cannabis set out in Schedule 4 to the Act to which the cannabis that is in the immediate container belongs; (c) in respect of the product (i) the brand name, (ii) the lot number, preceded by one of the following designations: (A) “Lot number”, (B) “Lot no.”, (C) “Lot”, or (D) “(L)”, (iii) the recommended storage conditions, and (iv) the packaging date; (v) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 35] (d) the warning “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN / TENIR HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS ”; (e) one of the health warning messages set out in the document entitled Cannabis Health Warning Messages , as amended from time to time and published by the Government of Canada on its website, that applies to the cannabis product; and (f) in the case of a cannabis product that contains THC in a concentration greater than 10 μg/g, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, the standardized cannabis symbol that must be obtained from the Minister in the form of an electronic file. (g) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 35] Exception — packaging date (2) Despite subparagraph (1)(c)(iv), the packaging date that is included on the label that is applied to the container may differ from the date on which the cannabis product is packaged if the product is packaged no more than seven days before or after the packaging date that is included on the label. (2.1) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 35] Exemption — multiple immediate containers (3) In the case of an outermost container that contains multiple immediate containers in accordance with subsection 122.4(2), the outermost container is exempt from the requirement of subparagraph (1)(c)(iv). Rotation (4) The health warning messages referred to in paragraph (1)(e) must be displayed in rotation on each type of container of each brand name of the cannabis product that is packaged in a year, so that each health warning message is displayed, to the extent possible, on equal numbers of containers of that product. Non-application — sections 26 and 27 of Act (5) Sections 26 and 27 of the Act do not apply with respect to the name and email address that are included on the label in accordance with paragraph (1)(a). SOR/2019-206, s. 38 SOR/2025-43, s. 35
Cannabis Regulations — 123.01
Amended health warning message 123.01 (1) Despite paragraph 123(1)(e), a health warning message that applies to a cannabis product, as set out in the document entitled Cannabis Health Warning Messages as it read immediately before the day on which the amended version of the document is published by the Government of Canada, may be used on the label that is applied to any container in which a cannabis product is packaged for a period of 12 months following the day on which the amended version of the document is published. Rotation (2) The health warning messages referred to in subsection (1) must be displayed in rotation on each type of container of each brand name of the cannabis product that is packaged during the 12-month period referred to in subsection (1), so that each health warning message is displayed, to the extent possible, on equal numbers of containers of that product. Exemption — holder of a licence (3) A holder of a licence that is authorized to sell or distribute cannabis is, in respect of the sale or distribution of cannabis products, exempt from the application of subsection 106(1) of these Regulations and from section 25 of the Act if the cannabis products are packaged and labelled in accordance with subsections (1) and (2) and the other applicable provisions of these Regulations. Exemption — other person (4) A person, other than a holder of a licence, that is authorized to sell cannabis is, in respect of the sale of cannabis products, exempt from the application of section 25 of the Act if those products are packaged and labelled in accordance with subsections (1) and (2) and the other applicable provisions of these Regulations. SOR/2025-43, s. 36
Cannabis Regulations — 123.02
Expiry date 123.02 (1) The label of a container in which cannabis other than edible cannabis is packaged must not include an expiry date unless the holder of the licence for processing that manufactured the cannabis product has data that establishes the stability period during which, after the cannabis is packaged in accordance with these Regulations and stored under its recommended storage conditions, (a) in the case of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis, (i) it maintains not less than 80% and not more than 120% of its THC content and CBD content, and (ii) the microbial and chemical contaminants it contains or has on it remain within the limits referred to subsection 93(3); and (b) in the case of a cannabis extract or a cannabis topical, (i) it maintains its THC content and CBD content within the variability limits referred to in subsection 97(1), and (ii) the microbial and chemical contaminants it contains or has on it remain within the limits referred to in section 101.1. No expiry date — edible cannabis (2) The label of a container in which edible cannabis is packaged must not include an expiry date. Stability period — retention of document (3) The holder of the licence for processing that manufactured the cannabis product must, if they include an expiry date on the label of the container, retain a document that contains the data referred to in subsection (1) for at least two years after the day on which the last sale or distribution of any portion of the lot or batch of the cannabis product with that expiry date takes place, other than for destruction. SOR/2025-43, s. 36
Cannabis Regulations — 123.1
Wrapper 123.1 (1) The interior and exterior surface of a wrapper must (a) not display any brand element; (b) not display any image or information; (c) be one uniform colour, which may be different for each surface; (d) 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; (e) have a smooth texture without any embossing or decorative ridges; (f) not include any hidden feature that is designed to change the appearance of the wrapper, such as heat-activated ink or a feature that is visible only through technological means; and (g) not be capable of emitting a scent or sound. Images or information (1.1) Despite paragraph (1)(b), images or information authorized under the Act, any other Act of Parliament, any provincial Act or their regulations may be displayed on the interior or exterior surface of the wrapper. Standardized cannabis symbol (2) Despite paragraph (1)(b), the standardized cannabis symbol that must be obtained from the Minister in the form of an electronic file must be clearly and prominently displayed on the exterior surface of any wrapper if the concentration of THC in the cannabis that is in direct contact with the wrapper or that is in the cannabis accessory that is in direct contact with the wrapper is greater than 10 μg/g, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC. Requirements (3) The standardized cannabis symbol must meet the following requirements: (a) it must be at least 1.27 cm by 1.27 cm in size; (b) it must be displayed with a white border of at least 2 points on all sides; and (c) if a change is made to the size of the symbol, its dimensions must be proportional vertically and horizontally. SOR/2019-206, s. 39 SOR/2025-43, s. 37
Cannabis Regulations — 124
Dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — discrete units and not intended for inhalation 124 (1) In the case of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — that is in discrete units and is not intended to be consumed by means of inhalation, the label of any container in which the cannabis product is packaged must also include the following information: (a) the net weight, in grams, of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis; (b) the number of units; (c) the net weight, in grams, of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis in each unit; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 38] (e) the quantity of THC, in milligrams, that each unit could yield, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC per unit”; (f) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 38] (g) the quantity of CBD, in milligrams, that each discrete unit could yield, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD per unit”; and (h) the intended use of the cannabis product. Maximum quantity of THC on label (2) The quantity of THC that is included, in accordance with paragraph (1)(e), on the label of a container in which is packaged dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — that is intended for ingestion or nasal, rectal or vaginal use must not exceed 10 mg. SOR/2019-206, s. 40 SOR/2025-43, s. 38
Cannabis Regulations — 124.1
Dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — discrete units and intended for inhalation 124.1 In the case of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — that is in discrete units and is intended to be consumed by means of inhalation, the label of any container in which the cannabis product is packaged must also include the following information: (a) the net weight, in grams, of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis; (b) the number of units; (c) the net weight, in grams, of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis in each unit; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 39] (e) the concentration of THC, in milligrams per gram, that the dried cannabis or fresh cannabis could yield, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC”; (f) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 39] (g) the concentration of CBD, in milligrams per gram, that the dried cannabis or fresh cannabis could yield, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD”; and (h) the intended use of the cannabis product. SOR/2019-206, s. 41 SOR/2025-43, s. 39
Cannabis Regulations — 125
Dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — not in discrete units 125 In the case of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — or a cannabis accessory that contains dried cannabis or fresh cannabis — that is not in discrete units, the label of any container in which the cannabis product is packaged must also include the following information: (a) the net weight, in grams, of dried cannabis or fresh cannabis; (b) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 40] (c) the concentration of THC, in milligrams per gram, that the dried cannabis or fresh cannabis could yield, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC”; and (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 40] (e) the concentration of CBD, in milligrams per gram, that the dried cannabis or fresh cannabis could yield, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD”. SOR/2019-206, s. 42 SOR/2025-43, s. 40
Cannabis Regulations — 128
Cannabis plants 128 In the case of a cannabis plant, the number of plants in the container must be included on the label that is applied to any container in which a cannabis product is packaged.
Cannabis Regulations — 129
Cannabis plant seeds 129 In the case of cannabis plant seeds, the number of seeds in the container must be included on the label that is applied to any container in which a cannabis product is packaged.
Cannabis Regulations — 130
ides instructions on how to open the container. Location of information on irradiation — edible cannabis (11) Information that is required to be included on a label under paragraph 132.18(1)(p) or 132.19(1)(k) must be displayed on the principal display panel or, if there are separate principal display panels for English and French, on each principal display panel. SOR/2019-206, s. 44 SOR/2024-63, s. 12 SOR/2025-43, s. 41
Cannabis Regulations — 131
Representation resembling standardized cannabis symbol 131 A representation, such as an illustration, sign, mark, symbol or design, that so closely resembles the standardized cannabis symbol that it is likely to be mistaken for that symbol must not appear on any container in which a cannabis product is packaged. SOR/2019-206, s. 45(F)
Cannabis Regulations — 132
Insert or leaflet 132 (1) Any container in which a cannabis product is packaged may include, or be accompanied by, one or more inserts or leaflets, as long as the insert or leaflet does not present a risk of contamination of the cannabis product. Presentation of information (2) All information that is included on an insert or leaflet must be in English and French, except for the INCI name and the European Union (EU) technical name. SOR/2025-43, s. 42
Cannabis Regulations — 132.1
Cannabis extract — discrete units and not intended for inhalation 132.1 (1) In the case of a cannabis extract — or a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract — that is in discrete units and is not intended to be consumed by means of inhalation, the label of any container in which the cannabis product is packaged must also include the following information: (a) the net weight, in grams, of the cannabis extract; (b) the number of units; (c) the net weight, in grams, of the cannabis extract in each unit; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 43] (e) the quantity of THC, in milligrams, that each unit could yield, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC per unit”; (f) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 43] (g) the quantity of CBD, in milligrams, that each unit could yield, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD per unit”; (h) a list of the ingredients of the cannabis extract; (i) the name of any food allergen that is present in the cannabis extract, except as a result of cross-contamination; (j) the identity of the cannabis product in terms of its common name or in terms of its function; and (k) the intended use of the cannabis product. Maximum quantity of THC on label (2) The quantity of THC that is included on the label, in accordance with paragraph (1)(e), of a container in which is packaged a cannabis extract — or in which is packaged a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract — that is intended for ingestion or nasal, rectal or vaginal use must not exceed 10 mg. SOR/2019-206, s. 46 SOR/2025-43, s. 43
Cannabis Regulations — 132.11
Cannabis extract — discrete units and intended for inhalation 132.11 In the case of a cannabis extract — or a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract — that is in discrete units and is intended to be consumed by means of inhalation, the label of any container in which the cannabis product is packaged must also include the following information: (a) the net weight, in grams, of the cannabis extract; (b) the number of units; (c) the net weight, in grams, of the cannabis extract in each unit; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 44] (e) the concentration of THC, in milligrams per gram, that the cannabis extract could yield, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC”; (f) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 44] (g) the concentration of CBD, in milligrams per gram, that the cannabis extract could yield, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD”; (h) a list of the ingredients of the cannabis extract; (i) the name of any food allergen that is present in the cannabis extract, except as a result of cross-contamination; (j) the identity of the cannabis product in terms of its common name or in terms of its function; and (k) the intended use of the cannabis product. SOR/2019-206, s. 46 SOR/2025-43, s. 44
Cannabis Regulations — 132.12
Cannabis extract — not in discrete units 132.12 (1) In the case of a cannabis extract — or a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract — that is not in discrete units, the label of any container in which the cannabis product is packaged must also include the following information: (a) the net weight, in grams, of the cannabis extract; (b) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 45] (c) the concentration of THC, in milligrams per gram, that the cannabis extract could yield, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC”; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 45] (e) the concentration of CBD, in milligrams per gram, that the cannabis extract could yield, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD”; (f) in the case of a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract intended for ingestion or nasal, rectal or vaginal use or that is packaged with and is intended to dispense the extract, (i) the quantity of THC, in milligrams, that each activation of the accessory dispenses, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC per activation”, and (ii) the quantity of CBD, in milligrams, that each activation of the accessory dispenses, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD per activation”; (g) a list of the ingredients of the cannabis extract; (h) the name of any food allergen that is present in the cannabis extract, except as a result of cross-contamination; (i) the identity of the cannabis product in terms of its common name or in terms of its function; and (j) the intended use of the cannabis product. Maximum quantity of THC on label (2) The quantity of THC that is included on the label in accordance with subparagraph (1)(f)(i) must not exceed 10 mg. SOR/2019-206, s. 46 SOR/2025-43, s. 45
Cannabis Regulations — 132.13
Flavours — cannabis extract 132.13 (1) It is prohibited to display on a cannabis extract that is a cannabis product or on a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract and that is a cannabis product — or on the package of such a cannabis product, on an insert or leaflet that is included in a container in which such a cannabis product is packaged or that accompanies that container or on the label or panel of a container in which such a cannabis product is packaged — an indication or illustration, including a brand element, that could cause a person to believe that the cannabis product has a flavour set out in column 1 of Schedule 3 to the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act , other than the flavour of cannabis. Non-application — name and email address (2) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to the name and email address that are included on the label in accordance with paragraph 123(1)(a). SOR/2019-206, s. 46 SOR/2025-43, s. 46
Cannabis Regulations — 132.14
List of ingredients — cannabis extract 132.14 (1) The list of ingredients of a cannabis extract — or of a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis extract — must meet the following requirements: (a) the word “Ingredients” in the English version and the word “ Ingrédients ” in the French version must appear at the beginning of the list; (b) no intervening printed, written or graphic material is to appear between the word referred to in paragraph (a) and the first ingredient in the list; and (c) the ingredients must be (i) set out in descending order of their proportion of the cannabis extract by weight, determined before the ingredients are combined to form the extract, (ii) in the case of vitamins referred to in subsection 101.3(3), set out by their chemical name, (iii) in any other case, set out by their common name or chemical name, and (iv) separated from other ingredients by a comma. Ingredients in proportion of 1% or less (2) Despite subparagraph (1)(c)(i), ingredients that are present in a proportion of 1% or less of the cannabis extract may be listed in any order after the ingredients that are present in a proportion of more than 1% of the cannabis extract. Exception — flavouring agent (3) Despite paragraph (1)(c), in the case where the cannabis extract contains one flavouring agent, it may be shown individually at the end of the list of ingredients by the name “flavouring agent” and in the case where the cannabis extract contains more than one flavouring agent, they may be shown collectively at the end of the list of ingredients by the name “flavouring agents”. No individual listing of flavouring agent (4) If flavouring agents are shown collectively by the name “flavouring agents” under subsection (3), a flavouring agent must not be shown individually in the list of ingredients. SOR/2019-206, s. 46
Cannabis Regulations — 132.15
Cannabis topical — discrete units 132.15 In the case of a cannabis topical — or a cannabis accessory that contains a cannabis topical — that is in discrete units, the label of any container in which the cannabis product is packaged must also include the following information: (a) the net weight, in grams, of the cannabis topical; (b) the number of units; (c) the net weight, in grams, of the cannabis topical in each unit; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 47] (e) either the quantity of THC, in milligrams, or the concentration of THC, in milligrams per gram, that each unit could yield, taking into account the potential to convert THCA into THC, preceded by “Total THC per unit”; (f) [Repealed, SOR/2025-43, s. 47] (g) either the quantity of CBD, in milligrams, or the concentration of CBD, in milligrams per gram, that each unit could yield, taking into account the potential to convert CBDA into CBD, preceded by “Total CBD per unit”; (h) a list of the ingredients of the cannabis topical; (i) the identity of the cannabis product in terms of its common name or in terms of its function; and (j) the intended use of the cannabis product. SOR/2019-206, s. 46 SOR/2025-43, s. 47