How to Read a Medical Cannabis Product Label

Batch numbers, cannabinoid content, expiry dates, and storage instructions — what each part of the label tells you.

Where to Start

Labels on regulated products follow rules set by each country's health authority, so the layout varies. The core information, however, is broadly similar.

What to Know

The batch or lot number links your product to its quality testing. Cannabinoid content is usually expressed per gram or per millilitre. The expiry date reflects the period over which stability was demonstrated.

Practical Tips

Keep products in their original packaging so the label stays with them, and follow the storage instructions printed on it.

Remember

If anything on the label is unclear, ask your pharmacist or prescriber. This article is general information, not medical advice.