Although recreational marijuana will be allowed next summer in Canada, the shelves of marijuana retailers may look rather empty as there wont be any edibles.
The country is planning for edibles to be allowed within one year of legalization.
The House Standing Committee on Health approved an amendment to the country’ legalization bill that would allow the edibles. this week.
Committee member John Oliver commented, “This proposed amendment would provide certainty and timing for Canadians and the industry that edibles containing cannabis and cannabis concentrates will be authorized for sale no more than 12 months of the proposed cannabis act.”
“Closing the edible gap by providing the legal ability to sell cannabis edibles will help combat a key black market sector and help mitigate the food safety and mis-dosing risks. A timeline for the establishment of the regulatory framework is very welcome as it allows preparation and planning by both Government and industry.”
A whopping 46% of Canadians said they would try edibles if they were available commercially according to a survey.
