Cannabis Regulatory Compliance in Canada

Canada’s cannabis market is highly regulated, requiring strict adherence to rules set by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act. Dell Tech offers regulatory support for companies producing cannabis products, topicals, edibles, extracts, and more. Whether you are a licensed producer (LP), processor, or brand partner, we help ensure full compliance from formulation through to packaging and distribution.

Navigating Health Canada’s Cannabis Regulations

The Cannabis Act governs the production, processing, packaging, and sale of cannabis products in Canada. Health Canada enforces detailed compliance requirements, including product formulation limits, labeling rules, microbial limits, and site licensing conditions. Our regulatory experts stay current on all regulatory updates and help you avoid costly delays or non-compliance issues.

How Dell Tech Supports Cannabis Compliance

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Cannabis Product Formulation Review

We evaluate formulations for cannabis extracts, topicals, edibles, and other product classes to ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations regarding THC/CBD content, permitted ingredients, and concentration limits.
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Cannabis Labelling & Packaging Compliance

Our team reviews label claims, ingredient listings, and formatting to ensure full compliance with cannabis-specific labeling rules, including bilingual requirements, standardized symbols, and warning statements.
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Site Licensing Support for Cannabis Facilities

Dell Tech assists with the preparation and submission of required documentation for Cannabis Processing Licences, including SOPs, quality assurance documentation, and security clearances.
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Regulatory Consulting for Product Classification

We help determine whether your cannabis-adjacent product should be classified as a cosmetic, drug, NHP, or cannabis extract—ensuring the correct regulatory pathway is followed for your unique formulation and marketing plan.

What is required for Cannabis Compliance in Canada

o operate within Canada’s cannabis market, companies must meet extensive regulatory requirements set by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act. This includes obtaining the appropriate processing or research licences, ensuring quality assurance protocols are in place, and complying with product formulation, packaging, and labeling standards. 

Dell Tech helps you identify exactly what is required for your operation, ensuring every step — from licensing and formulation to packaging and marketing — aligns with current Health Canada regulations.

Specialized Services for Cannabis Manufacturers and Processors

Why Choose Dell Tech for Cannabis Compliance?

Decades of Regulatory Experience

Our team has over 40 years of Canadian regulatory consulting expertise, including supporting some of the country’s top cannabis brands.

Integrated Regulatory Support

We combine in-house expertise in food, drugs, cosmetics, and chemicals—ensuring cannabis products that span multiple categories are fully compliant.

Customized Solutions

We tailor our compliance support to the unique structure of your operations, from small LPs to multinational licensed processors.

Meet Your Client Services Contact
Kim Samela
Client Services Manager
Kim leads Dell Tech’s Client Services Division, ensuring every project is seamlessly coordinated from initiation to consultant handoff. With over a decade of experience in client relationship management and operational excellence, Kim ensures that clients receive timely communication, clarity, and a smooth project experience across all of Dell Tech’s service areas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cannabis Compliance in Canada

Yes. CBD is regulated under the Cannabis Act, even if derived from hemp. Selling CBD products without a Health Canada-issued cannabis license is not permitted.

All legal cannabis products—including topicals, edibles, beverages, extracts, and dried flower—must meet strict compliance standards before sale.

You must submit a detailed application through the Cannabis Tracking and Licensing System (CTLS), including site information, quality assurance procedures, and key personnel documentation. Dell Tech assists with application prep and review.

Not in Canada. If a product contains cannabis, it falls under the Cannabis Act and must meet all related compliance and packaging standards, even if it resembles a cosmetic product.

Labeling errors, improper claims, exceeding potency limits, and lack of required microbial testing are some of the most common reasons for product holds or recalls. Dell Tech helps prevent these with pre-market reviews.

Yes. Labels, IFUs, and packaging must be available in both English and French. Dell Tech reviews and formats documentation to ensure compliance with language requirements under Canadian law.

Contact Dell Tech for Cannabis Compliance Support

Receive updates on Canadian cannabis regulations, packaging changes, microbial limits, and industry guidance directly from Dell Tech.