Cannabis Licensing

Analytical Testing

Give your cannabis laboratory a sound regulatory foundation.

Cannabis analytical testing licences authorize laboratories to possess and test cannabis for licensed producers and other authorized parties. Establishing a compliant cannabis testing laboratory requires planning across facility design, equipment validation, standard operating procedures, reporting systems, and quality management — all before the first sample arrives.

We help laboratories define their proposed activities, prepare licensing documentation and coordinate operational planning. Method suitability, equipment readiness and quality systems are practical considerations for building a reliable testing service; the applicable requirements depend on the activities and services proposed.

The challenge

Laboratories entering the cannabis testing space face a distinct set of requirements. The facility must be designed for compliant sample handling, preparation, analysis, and storage workflows. Equipment needs validation documentation. Testing SOPs must cover method-specific procedures for each analyte or test type proposed — cannabinoid profiling, terpene analysis, microbial testing, residual solvent screening, heavy metals, pesticides, and others as applicable.

Quality management extends beyond individual test procedures to encompass proficiency testing, corrective actions, document control, and reporting integrity. These systems need to be in place and documented before the application can demonstrate operational readiness.

How we help

  • Laboratory facility design and layout review for compliant workflows
  • Equipment validation and calibration procedure planning
  • Standard operating procedures for proposed test methods
  • Quality management system development and documentation
  • Reporting system design and record-keeping frameworks
  • Application preparation and Health Canada submission support

Getting started

Describe your proposed testing activities, the laboratory's current readiness, and the test methods you intend to offer. We assess where the documentation and facility stand relative to what the application requires and develop the work plan from there.

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