Quality Standards Program
The Objective
A certification for federally licensed cannabis producers in British Columbia’s Kootenay region, created to reflect our longstanding reputation for quality. The Kootenay Collective badge appears only on qualifying lots, providing customers with a reliable and trusted signal for products that meet our standard.
The Process
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Participating members submit the relevant production, chemistry, and documentation materials for review.
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Lots are assessed against the applicable program requirements and supporting records.
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Lots that satisfy the requirements may be approved for badge use.
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Badge use remains subject to ongoing compliance with the program and its requirements.
The Kootenay Standard
Small Batch
Certified lots must be grown by a facility that produces less than 3,000kg of cannabis per year.
Hand Harvested
Certified lots must be harvested using manual plant handling and hand tools. Mechanical harvesting equipment may not be used.
Hang Dried
Certified lots must be dried by hanging whole plants or branches during the initial drying phase within a controlled environment.
Hand Trimmed
Certified lots must be trimmed manually using hand tools only. Trimming machines, including hand-powered ones, are prohibited.
Hand Packaged
Certified lots must be packaged into final packaging by hand.
Cure Time
Certified lots must allow for a minimum of 28 days between the harvest and final packaging. Product labels carrying the Badge must also clearly display the lot’s Harvested On date.
Minimum Total Cannabinoids
Certified lots must have a minimum total cannabinoid content of 20%.
Minimum Total Aromatics Compounds
Certified lots must have a minimum total aromatic compounds (e.g. terpenes) content of 2.5%.