EGUIDE Cannabis Standard and Micro Processing Licence
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PROCESSING 
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Table of Contents TRUST THE 
Standard/Micro Processing Page 3 EXPERTS 
Licence Overview AND GET LICENSED 
Steps to Submit a Page 5 
Processing Licence Application FASTER!
Key Considerations Page 6 Your path to Cannabis processing 
for your Business licensing starts here. We’re with you, 
General Notes and Tips  Page 7 every step of the way
Conclusion and CLE Services Page 8
Additional Services Page 9
Success Stories Page 10
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Standard/Micro Processing Licence Overview  
Under the Cannabis Act, businesses that are looking to manufacture and package cannabis products are 
required to hold one of the following licences:
1. Standard Processing Licence 
This licence is for handling over 600 kg of dried 
flower [or the equivalent] per year.
2. Micro-Processing Licence  
This licence is for handling up to 600 kg of dried 
flower [or the equivalent] per year. (Note: If you 
hold a micro-cultivation licence for the same site and the 
cannabis for processing comes exclusively from that site, 
this maximum quantity does not apply.)
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Standard/Micro Processing License Overview 
Those who hold a Processing Licence (Standard or Micro) can 
conduct the following activities:
•  Possess cannabis
•  Produce cannabis, other than obtaining it by propagating, 
cultivating, or harvesting
•  Package cannabis products (e.g. dried flower, edibles, 
extracts, topicals)
•  Sell and distribute cannabis to other licence holders 
(processors, analytical testers, researchers, cannabis 
drug licence holders)
•  Sell and distribute to licensed micro-cultivators or 
standard cultivators:
- dried cannabis, fresh cannabis, cannabis plants, or 
cannabis plant seeds
•  Sell and distribute to licensed nursery:
- cannabis plants or cannabis plant seeds
•  Send and deliver packaged cannabis products (e.g. 
dried flower, edibles, extracts, topicals) to a licence 
holder that is authorized to sell cannabis for medical 
purposes or to a person authorized to sell cannabis 
under a provincial or territorial Act
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Steps to Submit a Processing Licence Application
Research and Planning Create a Floor Plan 
1 for your Processing Develop a to Start Construction  Business 2 Business Plan  3 and Retrofitting 
Submit Security Prepare your Health Submit Visual Site 
4 Clearance 5 Canada Cannabis Licence Evidence Package Applications Application in CTLS 6 to Health Canada 
Apply for a Cannabis Apply for Insurance, Notify Local Authorities 
7 Licence from the Canada 8 Tax and Other Registrations when your Health Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) (as applicable) 9 Processing Licence is Issued
It is crucial that your site evidence package and your application documents in CTLS are both complete, accurate 
and correlating. Health Canada may refuse to consider an application if any of the required information is not 
provided. Submitting an incomplete or “messy” application can slow down the review of your file, which will 
ultimately result in extra waiting time for you to receive your licence. 
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Key Considerations for your Business
Individuals to be Listed on the Application 
Processing Licence Holders (Standard, Micro) are required to identify certain key individuals as part of the licence 
holder. These individuals are: 
1. Responsible Person 2. Head of Security 
The Responsible Person has The Head of Security is 
overall responsibility for the responsible for ensuring that 
activities conducted by the licence holder physical security measures comply with 
and must have sufficient knowledge of the Part 4 of the Cannabis Regulations as well 
provisions of the Act and Regulations that as the company’s Organizational Security 
apply to the licence holder. Plan (OSP).
3. Quality Assurance Person (QAP) 
The QAP is responsible for ensuring that all cannabis 
is approved prior to being made available for sale. 
The QAP must have the training, experience and technical 
knowledge required for the role, and is also responsible for 
investigating product complaints and approval of methods and 
procedures related to Good Production Practices (GPP).
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General Notes and Tips 
Business Plan  
Before diving into a cannabis processing business, we recommend 
starting with a well-written, professional cannabis business plan to help 
identify and showcase your business goals and objectives, how you will 
manage financials and operations and the strengths/benefits of your 
processing business.
Real Estate  
You know what they say…Location. Location. Location. Finding a piece of 
land for your cannabis processing facility can be a challenge. There are 
local laws and zoning requirements you need to meet, so working with 
a professional real estate agent who is familiar with the Cannabis Act 
and Regulations can save you a lot of time and money.
Facility Design  
Once you have settled on a location for your cannabis processing 
facility, it’s important that the space is designed with Health Canada’s 
requirements in mind. Cannabis businesses must comply with Good 
Production Practices (GPP) for any cannabis-present or operations 
areas. 
Insurance  
Insurance for your cannabis processing business will ensure that 
all areas of your operation are protected and also provides peace 
of mind to your investors if any issues arise. You should also carry 
coverage for property, stock, business interruption and other 
major risk exposures.
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Conclusion and CLE Services
Cannabis License Experts is a compliance solutions 
provider consisting of in-house professionals with 
extensive experience in the Cannabis, Pharmaceutical, 
Food, Medical Device and Natural Health Product 
industries. Our specialists have regulatory, licensing 
and operational experience with one goal in mind; 
to license and legalize your cannabis business in 
compliance with the Canadian federal and provincial 
regulations.
Our forward-thinking approach starts with learning 
your short- and long-term needs. After that, we 
tailor a cannabis licensing program that meets the 
applicable regulatory requirements. And through 
our network of partners we can also provide 
guidance in other aspects of your business beyond 
the licensing work.
When it comes to cannabis processing in Canada, 
we offer support from day one, including strategic 
planning, business plan preparation, licence 
application submission, SOPs, and more. Contact 
us today to learn how we can help your business 
grow and succeed!
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Additional Services
Cannabis License Experts prides itself in offering solutions beyond the 
licensing journey, to help ensure you have the necessary tools to establish 
your operation. This includes:
• Business plan services
• Gap assessments
• Commercial real estate broker services
• Facility design (new and retrofit of existing structures)
• Production equipment providers
• Security equipment tendering
• Insurance broker services
• Banking services
• POS recommendations/setup
• Digital platform services
• Budtender training (retail)
• Interior design
• Post-licensing audits
• Retainer packages for ongoing consultation 
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Success Stories
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