Nutrasource Blog

Oh Cannabis: Navigating the New Regulations for Cannabis Edibles in Canada

Posted by Katie Costa, B.Sc., Marketing Manager on Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Cannabis has taken Canada by storm since legalizing recreational use in October 2018, and the highly anticipated second wave of regulations has finally arrived. Cannabis edibles, extracts, and topical products will hit the shelves mid-December 2019, and consumers and companies alike are buzzing with anticipation.

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Tags: Concept to Claim, Cannabis

Your (Canadian) CBD Questions Answered

Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Thu, May 02, 2019

As the cannabidiol (CBD) market continues to gain steam, global regulators are working to carve out or update legal pathways to market. This makes keeping up—and staying compliant—an ongoing challenge for brands.

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Tags: Product Marketing, Regulatory, Cannabis

Regulatory Trends That Will Shape 2019

Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Thu, Dec 06, 2018

The past year was a whirlwind of regulatory change that brought exciting opportunities and new challenges in equal measure.

As we look to another game-changing year ahead, our regulatory and scientific team reviews the top regulatory trends expected to shape health product innovation and marketing in 2019 and beyond.

Here's what to expect...

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Tags: Product Marketing, Claims, Regulatory, Cannabis, Foods & Beverages, Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products

Substantiating Products With No Guidance: The CBD Confusion

Posted by Susan J. Hewlings, Ph.D., R.D., Director of Scientific Affairs on Fri, Aug 17, 2018

While many U.S. states (and, of course, Canada) are approving medical and recreational use of cannabis products, confusion about how these products are regulated continues to grow.

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Tags: Claims, Regulatory, Cannabis

Next Steps for Commercializing Medical Cannabis Products in Canada, the U.S., and Beyond

Posted by Nutrasource on Tue, Jul 17, 2018

Canada has made history as the second country to legalize cannabis nationwide. The world is watching to see how the landscape for cannabis and related products will change as the Cannabis Act and associated Cannabis Regulations and Industrial Hemp Regulations come into force on October 17, 2018.

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Tags: Cannabis