An edible label can place several small numbers close together. The simplest way to read it is to start with the complete package, identify the number of pieces, and then separate cannabinoid amounts from food weight and ingredients.
Package total and per-piece amount
Look for the total THC and total CBD in the full package. Then check whether the label also gives an amount per unit or piece. The wording matters. “Total THC per unit” describes one piece. “Total THC” without the per-unit wording may describe the full package.
Suppose a package contains four pieces and shows 2.5 mg total THC per piece. Four pieces at 2.5 mg each add up to 10 mg in the package. If the label already prints both numbers, use those printed values. Do not assume every package divides evenly unless the per-piece information confirms it.
Net quantity is a different number
Net weight or volume describes the food or drink itself. A 20 g gummy package does not contain 20 mg of THC simply because both numbers include a unit. Grams, millilitres and milligrams answer different questions:
- g: grams of product weight.
- mL: millilitres of product volume.
- mg THC or CBD: milligrams of the named cannabinoid.
- pieces or units: the number of separate items in the package.
Ratios need actual amounts
A THC-to-CBD ratio such as 1:1 shows a relationship, not the number of milligrams. Find the THC and CBD quantities before comparing products. Two products can share the same ratio while containing different amounts.
Read ingredients and allergens
Check the ingredient list and any allergen, gluten or sulphite information on the physical package. A product name, flavour or website photo cannot confirm whether an ingredient is suitable for you. If a supplied online detail is incomplete, treat it as unknown and ask support before ordering.
A field-by-field routine
- Confirm the edible type and flavour.
- Find the piece count and net quantity.
- Read total THC and CBD for the package.
- Read per-piece values only when clearly labelled.
- Check ingredients, allergens and storage directions.
- Confirm the product, option and quantity in the cart.
Health Canada’s product label guide includes examples of per-unit and full-package values. Keep the physical label after delivery because it is the final reference for the product in hand.
When a website detail and the delivered label appear different, pause and compare the exact product name, flavour, package size and lot information before contacting support.
For a broader shopping checklist, read the Cannabis Edibles Guide for Canada, or see edibles currently listed.