Welcome
Welcome to the Liquor Distribution Branch's supplier registration page. On this page you will find the necessary information and instructions to successfully register your company as a supplier of non-medical cannabis and/or cannabis accessories.
Product registration is only open to licensed producers and products that have been selected for the initial BC wholesale assortment. The plan for future product calls will be communicated at a later date.
The Liquor Distribution Branch is asking all suppliers to complete the vendor registration process as soon as possible.
Prior to making your submission, please use the checklist on the first page. Carefully review all instructions, ensure you’ve met all specifications and requirements and that the submissions are complete.
We look forward to working with you as we take the next steps together in this developing industry.
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General information and instructionsAccess and download the documents featured within each of the sections on this website. Carefully follow each set of instructions and the naming convention specified for each document. Documents not named correctly will not be accepted. Use the submission checklist below to ensure you have completed all of the required documents before submitting them the LDB. Files: |
Supplier AgreementWhen completing this document, please ensure you fully complete the following:
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Non-medical cannabis vendor registration form and supporting documentsAccess and complete the form below. You can enter information for two sites in the form.If you have more than two sites and associated Health Canada licenses, please print and attach additional forms. Include scanned copies of CRA excise license and Health Canada license(s). File naming: Save the form(s) and supporting document scans as follows:<LPname_VendorReg_DDMMYYYY> Submission: Email to [email protected] |
Direct deposit applicationAccess and complete the form below
File naming: Scan and save this form as <LPname_DD_EFT_DDMMYYYY> Submission: Email to [email protected] |
GS1 product registration output fileIf you have not already done so, obtain your product barcodes and register your products and associated attributes through GS1 Canada www.gs1ca.org. Save and submit the GS1 Canada product attribute output file in an Excel readable file format. File naming: Save this form as <LPname__GTINcode_GS1_DDMMYYYY> Submission: Email to [email protected] |
BCLDB product attribute fileAccess and complete the form below.
Description and accolade guidelines:
NOTE: BCLDB will reject content that fails to comply with guidelines and product registration will not be completed. File naming: Save and submit this form as <LPname_BCLDB_attributes_DDMMYYYY> in an Excel readable file format. Submission: Email to [email protected] |
Product images (to BCLDB specifications) of each product being registeredImage specifications Images should accurately reflect actual product and packaging. Specifications for product images are available via the below download. Note the specific instructions for the product sub-categories, including:
NOTE: BCLDB will not make any changes or edits to submitted content and may reject photography that fails to comply with guidelines.
Submission:The Liquor Distribution Branch has developed a simple and secure method for uploading your product photographs and GS1 documents to complete the vendor registration process. If you have not received the detailed instructions and secure link, please contact the LDB's vendor relations team via email at [email protected] Files: |
Supply chain requirements for cannabisThe BC Liquor Distribution Branch's cannabis supply chain requirements document provides important information for suppliers of non-medical cannabis to the LDB about:
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QuestionsPlease visit our Frequently Asked Questions page if you have a question about the vendor registration process. If the answer to your question is not available in the FAQ, please direct all queries to the BC Liquor Distribution Branch's cannabis vendor relations team at [email protected]. |
Additional resources |
Cannabis Products Policies |
Provincial recycling responsibilitiesUnder the British Columbia Recycling Regulation, in order to sell or distribute products with packaging and/or distribute paper that makes its way into the residential waste stream (e.g. curbside “blue box”) in British Columbia, producers must have an approved Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan. The following document outlines details of British Columbia's recycling requirements: Provincial_Recycling_Responsibilities.pdf |