CannLab – Laboratory & Quality Compliance Program

Next cohort: November 10, 2025

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From Testing to Trust. Build Scientific Integrity in Cannabis.

CannLab trains laboratory professionals, compliance officers, and quality managers to master the analytical, regulatory, and operational frameworks that underpin legal cannabis testing and certification.
From sampling and calibration to ISO 17025 audits, this program ensures that every result you produce can stand up to government, scientific, and international scrutiny.

Delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue & Green Economy, CannLab aligns with Dominica’s Cannabis Act and regional laboratory harmonization efforts under CARICOM.

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Why CannLab?

  • Regulatory alignment — Required for all cannabis testing, R&D, and certification laboratories.
  • Scientific excellence — Learn ISO 17025, GACP/GMP testing requirements, and data integrity standards
  • Compliance mastery — Build audit-ready systems for traceability, safety, and quality assurance.
  • Practical brokerage tools — From pricing strategy to quality control and shipment coordination.
  • Regional recognition — Connect with government, academia, and private-sector labs across the Caribbean.
  • Certificate validity: 2 years.

Program Structure

📅 Total Duration: 3 Months

Weekly live sessions (online or onsite)
Practical exercises with real-world case studies
Optional hands-on internships in Caribbean or North America.

📍 Location

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue & Green Economy – Roseau, Dominica or Online

👥 Capacity

25 participants per session

CannLab — Modules Covered

Module Code Module Title Notes
CC-101 Cannabis Law & Compliance Regulatory foundations — mandatory for all licenses
HS-102 Health & Safety Protocols Laboratory and chemical safety management
QAC-104 Quality Assurance & Compliance Reporting ISO documentation, audits, traceability
LB-206 Laboratory Testing & Quality Control Analytical methods, calibration, and validation
RD-210 Research & Development Compliance Data integrity, record-keeping, and ethics
SEC-103 Security & Inventory Control Controlled sample storage and secure waste handling
WD-207 Waste Disposal & Environmental Compliance Environmental safety and biohazard protocols
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Examination

Multiple-choice + case study questions

Duration: 2 hours, proctored onsite or online

Passing Score: Minimum 70% required

Valid for 2 years

Who Should Enroll?


Laboratory analysts and technicians
QA/QC managers and compliance officers
University researchers and R&D coordinators
Regulatory auditors and inspection staff
Entrepreneurs building testing or extraction facilities
Cooperative labs or micro-labs preparing for certification

Program Director

Alexandre Poulin, MSc. — Chief Innovation Officer, Gayonica | President, Quebec Council of Edible Cannabis

A leading innovator and educator in the global cannabis sector, Alexandre Poulin merges science, culture, and sustainability.
Having worked on four continents — from traditional craft to pharmaceutical-grade environments — he develops rigorous R&D frameworks on terpenes, cannabinoids, and plant-derived compounds.


As Director of CannLab, he ensures participants gain not only scientific expertise but also a deeper understanding of terroir, ethics, and innovation in cannabis science.


His mission: to help the Caribbean build analytical excellence and international credibility in cannabis quality.

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Recognized by Industry & Government

Endorsed by leading institutions, government agencies, and industry experts committed to shaping the future of legal cannabis

CannLab – Laboratory & Quality Compliance Program
Next cohort: November 10, 2025

  • Fee: XCD $3600

  • Group rates: Available for cooperatives or company teams

  • Valid for 2 years before

This pricing supports:

  • Training delivery and cultivation kit distribution

  • Exam administration and certification management

  • Instructor compensation 

  • Mandatory government contributions

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If you have already completed and passed CannBase – Core Licensing & Compliance, your CannBase fee (XCD $320) will be fully deducted from the price of CannLab.

Frequently Asked Question

Yes. The NCRC requires completion of CannBiz before applying for a brokerage or distribution license.

No. It’s a mandatory training that certifies you as eligible to apply for a license under the Cannabis Act.

All individuals or companies handling storage, sale, or transport of cannabis products — including brokers, wholesalers, cooperatives, and logistics partners.

Yes. CannBiz is officially recognized under the Cannabis Act and supervised by the National Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NCRC).

Your CannBiz certificate is valid for two years before renewal is required.

Yes. The program follows CannaCertify’s harmonized framework, currently under review for adoption across multiple Caribbean jurisdictions.

No repetition — your CannBase modules are credited. You only complete the distribution-specific modules (BR-260, TR-205, TR-240).

Training delivery, exam administration, certification management, instructor compensation, and mandatory government contributions.

Yes. Corporate or cooperative enrollment is available, with discounted group rates.

You can:

  • Apply for a brokerage or distribution license.

  • Work in logistics, QA, or inventory control for licensed operators.

  • Manage transport or warehousing under compliant SOPs.

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