Canada’s competition watchdog says the federal government should consider relaxing restrictions on cannabis packaging and limits on how much of the psychoactive component of cannabis can end up in edibles.
The Competition Bureau believes that these measures would stimulate consumer choice, foster innovation and further reduce illicit activity in the market by strengthening the legal cannabis industry.
It says adjusting tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) limits would allow cannabis producers to better meet consumer demand and better compete with the illicit market.
In addition, easing restrictions on cannabis promotion, packaging and labeling would give producers more room to innovate and help consumers make more informed buying decisions, the Competition Bureau said.
The Bureau’s recommendations are part of an ongoing review of the Cannabis Act, which sets limits on the purchase and possession of cannabis and establishes safety requirements for growing, selling and transporting the substance.
When the Cannabis Legislation came into force in 2018, it included provisions preventing cannabis products from being packaged in a way appealing to young people and limiting the THC content of edibles to 10mg per package. .
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