In October 2019, the “second wave” of cannabis legalization in Canada will take place. With it, edibles, vaping products, and drinks will go on sale. The introduction of these products brings more regulations and rules into play, as currently only dried and fresh cannabis, oil, plants, and seeds are allowed. Some of these rules will apply to how cannabis-infused drinks can be named. Using words like “beer” and “wine” will not be permitted, as they are seen as easily confused with alcoholic beverages. Read on for more about these rules, why they are in place and how they relate to.. READ MORE »
One of the most popular trends to hit the cannabis market recently has been microdosing. Instead of consuming large amounts of cannabis in order to get high, more people are taking small amounts of the plant. The microdosing trend has become so popular that if you’re considering a career in cannabis, it’s important you understand why people are turning to microdosing. Below we’ll look at some of those reasons and at how microdosing could affect your cannabis business. 1. Microdosing Focuses on the Non-Psychoactive Effects of Cannabis Microdosing, as its name implies, is the practice of consuming cannabis in small.. READ MORE »
Cannabis plants have beautiful features, with dramatic fan leaves and tiny crystals covering their buds. For anyone working with these plants, anatomy is a part of understanding quality, function, and how to determine the sex of the plant. Potent cannabis plants for consumption come from female plants. Male plants, which pollinate the females, are not consumed as cannabis products, but serve the purpose of breeding new strains. Hermaphrodite plants can emerge due to environmental stress, producing both male and female flowers. These plants need to be removed from the grow. Factors on stress include: Timing of pruning Lighting Irrigation Read.. READ MORE »
A medical device is defined by Health Canada as: an instrument, apparatus, or other similar article diagnoses, treats, mitigates, or prevents conditions and diseases in human beings, prevents conception, cares for humans at or after birth, diagnoses pregnancy or restores, modifies, or corrects body structure Some examples of medical devices include pacemakers, cardiovascular stents, respiratory ventilators, or even small items like tongue depressors or bandages. With new regulations coming into play later in 2019, read on for how this could affect regulatory affairs! What Are some Medical Device Safety Issues? Unfortunately some medical device issues can arise, which has led.. READ MORE »
The cannabis retail industry is working hard to promote inclusion and gender equality. Learn how this is being addressed if you’re in cannabis retail training.
If you’d like to run an AGCO cannabis location, you’ll want to know a thing or two about extracts before they become legal in October. Read on for more info!
When recreational cannabis was legalized across Canada in October, many people predicted that products high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the compound that causes users to get “high”—would be especially popular. However, since legalization a surprising trend has emerged: cannabidiol (CBD) products have been flying off of store shelves much faster than THC products. CBD products are largely non-psychoactive, meaning they don’t cause a “high.” Yet stores are struggling to keep their CBD products in stock. So why has CBD become so popular? Check out some of the reasons below if you’re considering a career in cannabis. 1. Those with a Cannabis Dispensary.. READ MORE »
Each person’s body contains an endocannabinoid system. It’s a complex system that is just beginning to be understood, having only been discovered a few short decades ago. In fact, it was first discovered in the 1980s, and only found in the human body during the 1990s. While much work and research is still needed to fully comprehend the endocannabinoid system, there are several aspects that we currently understand. Read on to learn a little more about why these discoveries are so important. The Edocannabinoid System Explained for Students in Cannabis Retail Training For those interested in cannabis retail training, it’s.. READ MORE »
Keeping on top of regulatory changes related to cannabis is important if you want a career in the industry. If you enroll in our Cannabis Certificate program, you’ll learn about cannabis regulations related to both production and retail. Recently, Health Canada, which regulates cannabis producers, announced a major change to its approval process for cultivation licences. The changes could significantly impact the supply of cannabis available to cannabis stores. As a result, whether you’re considering a career in either the production or the retail side of the cannabis industry, the change is significant. What Changes Were Made Because of the.. READ MORE »
The cannabis plant contains more than 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids, but by far the two most well-known are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). If you’re considering a career in cannabis retail, chances are you’ll encounter many customers who have heard about THC and CBD and want to know what they are and how they work. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation surrounding these two cannabinoids. So let’s take a look at what these two cannabinoids can actually do. Students in Cannabis Retailer Training Should Understand CBD’s Health Benefits CBD has become extremely popular in recent years.. READ MORE »
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