Cannabis Edibles Roles & Responsibilities in Regional Health Authorities

The NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online.

Presenter: Carrie Cotton, Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry of Health

On October 17, 2019 the Cannabis Regulations amendments came into force providing rules governing the legal production and sale of edible cannabis, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals. This presentation provides guidance to regional health authorities on the legislative roles and responsibilities associated with edible cannabis discovered by Environmental Health Officers when conducing food safety inspections under the Food Premises Regulation.