- GPP Assessment
Canada uses Good Production Practices (GPP) under the Cannabis Regulations — functionally equivalent to GMP. Health Canada is a PIC/S member. Health Canada certificates accepted by EU, UK, Australia, Israel.
- Domestic or Export?
Domestic Canadian supply requires Health Canada GPP compliance. Export requires GPP plus importing country GMP recognition.
- Health Canada GPP — Domestic supply
Full GPP compliance required for all LP license holders. Health Canada conducts regular compliance inspections.
- Licensed Producer (LP) license
- GPP SOPs and QMS implemented
- Cannabis Tracking System (CTLS) compliance
- Annual Health Canada inspection
- Export — GMP Recognition — International markets
Health Canada GPP certificates are accepted by EU (EMA network), MHRA UK, TGA Australia, IMFA Israel under bilateral recognition. EU markets requiring EU-GMP Part I may need an EEA authority inspection.
- Health Canada GPP certificate
- Accepted by UK, AUS, Israel directly
- EU-GMP Part I may be needed for some EU markets
- IMFA bilateral acceptance — no re-inspection
- Qualified Person for Export
For EU exports, a QP at the EU importing entity or an EU-based QP must certify each batch.
- EU QP (for EU-destined batches)
- Canadian Person in Charge certifies for Canadian release
- Dual certification for some markets
- GMP/GPP Pathway Cleared ✓
GPP/GMP requirements satisfied for target market. Proceed to export permit applications.