Yes, but with important limits.
Alcohol-infused cannabis products: No, not in the way most people mean.
- Legal cannabis products in Canada cannot contain added alcohol. Health Canada's regulations prohibit adding alcohol to cannabis edibles and beverages, except for trace amounts (up to 0.5% by weight) that may be present for technical reasons in some products.
- Cannabis products also cannot be marketed in a way that associates them with alcoholic beverages or alcohol brands.
Caffeine-infused cannabis products: Generally no, with a limited exception.
- Manufacturers cannot add caffeine as an ingredient to edible cannabis products.
- However, products may contain naturally occurring caffeine if it comes from ingredients such as:
- Even then, the caffeine is capped at 30 mg per package for edible cannabis.
What this means in practice
You can legally buy products like:
- THC- or CBD-infused sparkling waters
- Cannabis teas made with tea leaves (which naturally contain caffeine)
- Cannabis coffees made with coffee (naturally containing caffeine)
- Cannabis chocolates (which naturally contain small amounts of caffeine)
You cannot legally buy products like:
- THC energy drinks with added caffeine
- Cannabis + vodka, beer, wine, or cocktails containing alcohol
- THC beverages fortified with caffeine like an energy drink or cola with added caffeine.
So, if you're looking for a coffee or tea infused with cannabis, those can be legal if they comply with the natural-caffeine rules. If you're looking for a THC energy drink or a cannabis alcoholic beverage, those are not permitted under Canada's federal cannabis regulations.
