Canadian Cannabis Oil Study Reveal Label Discrepancies

New study reveals one-third of products differ from their online THC and CBD descriptions.

New study reveals label discrepancies are a common occurrence for cannabis oil products.
New study reveals label discrepancies are a common occurrence for cannabis oil products.

Key takeaway: There is a need for greater quality control in the Canadian legal cannabis market, and likely globally, to ensure labels reflect accurate dosing information. 


A new study published on June 5, 2024 in JAMA Open Network, a medical journal published by the American Medical Association, confirms “discrepancies” in the information displayed on goods containing cannabis oil.

This is believed to be the first Canadian study about the labeling of regulated products containing cannabis oil.

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