Bud Branders (still) Beware: Your Guide for the Cannabis Packaging and Labeling Requirements

Co-author: Maressa Singh (Summer Law Student)

On June 27^th 2018, Health Canada released the much-anticipated Cannabis Regulations (the "Regulations") to accompany the Cannabis Act (the "Act").[1] While the Regulations have sparked much buzz around micro-licensing and outdoor cultivation, equally of note are the restrictive provisions on the packaging and labeling of cannabis products. Before products hit the shelves, producers and marketing teams will need to comb through these Regulations to ensure they remain onside of the mandated branding practices.

Comparing the proposed regulations to the final regulations:

In our previous publication, Bud Branders Beware ("Bud Branders Beware"), we discussed the Act's proposed regulations outlined in Health Canada's March 2018 report[2] (the "Report"). In the Report, Health Canada took a public health approach in their packaging and labeling regulatory proposals, focusing on how to minimize appeal to youth, minimize