When you’re packaging cannabis oil, the bottle you pick matters just as much as the oil inside. Choosing the right packaging protects quality, keeps you compliant with Canadian regulations, and presents your brand the way you intend. Here’s how to get it right, and why we’re here to help.
Why Packaging for Cannabis Oil Must Be Handled With Care
I’ve seen many brands move quickly from oil formulation to market, and assume packaging will “just work.” But from my time in the industry, I’ve learned: if you pick the wrong bottle, you face issues with oil degradation, regulatory non-compliance, and frustrated customers.
Good packaging does three key things:
- Maintains oil quality and freshness by protecting it from light, oxygen, and contamination.
- Meets regulatory rules for cannabis oils in Canada so you avoid delays or re-work.
- Communicates your brand’s professionalism and builds trust with customers.
Material & Design: What You Should Prioritise
When it comes to bottle options for cannabis oil packaging, you’ll want to start with a few materials and design decisions. Here are the key factors:
1. Material choices
- Glass is preferred for many cannabis oils because it doesn’t interact with the product and offers strong protection against oxygen and flavour loss.
- Amber or coloured glass bottles help protect against UV light that can degrade oils.
- Plastic can be lighter and cheaper, but you’ll need to check chemical compatibility, migration risk, and regulatory acceptance in your category.
- Child-resistant caps, tamper evidence, and proper sealing are essential.
2. Size, shape & usability
- Dropper bottles (10 mL, 15 mL, 30 mL) are common for tinctures because they support accurate dosing and controlled dispensing.
- Consider how the bottle will be used: will the consumer dose directly, will a pump or dropper be used, will it sit on a shelf or travel?
- Make sure neck finishes, caps, and droppers are compatible with handling, filling, and the end user’s workflow.
3. Branding & shelf impact
Your bottle is part of your brand’s story. Even in the highly regulated cannabis space, presentation still matters.
- Choose a bottle colour and finish that align with your brand aesthetic while still meeting regulatory constraints.
- Ensure labels fit the bottle shape and size properly, and that print quality is high.
- Don’t overlook secondary packaging (boxes, outer sleeves) if you’ll ship or retail your product.
Regulatory & Compliance Must-Haves for Cannabis Oil Packaging in Canada
Packaging cannabis oil isn’t just about finding a nice bottle. The regulatory environment in Canada sets clear rules you must follow. I’ve handled several packaging projects where early compliance review saved major headaches later.
Here are some of the key requirements:
- The packaging must satisfy the rules under the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations.
- The immediate container must prevent contamination and must not exceed certain quantities.
- Use of child-resistant containers and caps is required.
- Packaging must use plain colours, not appeal to youth, and cannot include imagery of characters or animals.
- Your label must display required information: THC/CBD content, brand, health warnings, lot number, manufacturing date, etc.
By choosing packaging that already aligns with these regulations you reduce risk, get to market faster, and avoid costly rework.
How We Can Help With Your Cannabis Oil Bottle Packaging
At Canadian Med Health Supplies, we handle all aspects of cannabis oil packaging for our clients. From bottle selection to cap design and regulatory review, we make it smooth. Here’s how we support you:
- Material sourcing – We offer high-quality glass and plastic bottles, child-resistant caps, and seal options that match cannabis oil needs. (Check our selection of dropper bottles and tincture packs.)
- Regulation-ready solutions – We stay current on Canadian cannabis packaging rules so you don’t have to.
- Custom integration – Need a dropper, pump, or dosing syringe? We help select the right components.
- Brand fit & presentation – We help match your brand vision with packaging that stands out while staying compliant.
- Scalability & inventory – Whether you’re launching a few hundred units or planning full production runs, we support the growth path.
Final Step: Let’s Get Your Packaging Right
If you’re preparing a cannabis oil product for launch or re-packaging your current offering, let’s connect. We’ll review your product, your brand, your regulatory scope, and recommend a bottle, cap, and labelling package you can trust. Contact our team today and let’s get it done