Psychedelics Compliance

Psychedelics Compliance and Quality Solutions

Commonly known as magic mushrooms, Psychedelics are controlled substances that contain Psilocybin and Psilocin as active ingredients (hallucinogens).
In Canada, Psychedelics are regulated under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) as Schedule III substances. For legally possessing and conducting activities with controlled substances, organizations are required to obtain a dealer’s license or get a Section 56 exemption.
A Dealer’s License allows an organization to conduct activities such as cultivation, processing, packaging, research, extraction, destruction, storage, and analytical testing.
A Dealer’s License application is managed by the Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) under Health Canada and takes 270 calendar days. To obtain a dealer’s license, the requirements are extensive and include physical security documents, QPIC qualification documents, criminal record checks, and others. A detailed review of the application package and site inspection verifying the physical security measures is conducted by the office before granting the license.
It is important to file a strong application with all supporting documents to avoid delays in the application or having to repeat the licensing application which could significantly delay the business prospects.