Federal guidance sets out requirements for retailer samples
A new guidance series explains cannabis sample distribution by cultivation and processing licence holders to authorized retailers.
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Health Canada announced the guidance in its March 17, 2026 industry update. It covers authorized activities, storage, distribution, employees and contractors, records and reporting.
Samples provided to retailers must meet the applicable cannabis product requirements, including production, packaging and labelling rules. The overview specifies sealed, packaged and labelled products with an excise stamp, and describes samples as products not intended for sale to consumers.
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