Cannabis licensing & operations
Cannabis projects structured from the start for compliance, export and international scalability.
30 free minutes. Structured.
+ Receive our free e-book "Cannabis Licensing Essentials" after your call
10+
years in the field
The difference between a cannabis project that succeeds and one that fails rarely comes down to the idea. It comes down to execution, compliance and the ability to pass an audit.
David Selema
Founder & CEO, TSC
President and senior consultant | 50+ licensing projects supported
50+
Licensing projects supported
100%
License approval rate
The Team
A team that built and operated cannabis facilities before advising.
Organic Cannabis Cultivation Consultant
Master Grower – United Craft Growers
Senior Consultant – True Standard Consulting
COO – United Craft Growers & Founder - Pharmabee
Director of Business Development – Europe
CEO & Founder
Founder & Operator - United Craft Growers
Qualification
Compliance is non-negotiable.
Operational reality isn't either.
Deliverables
Depending on your project, you receive:
Full documentation for obtaining your cannabis license.
Cultivation, processing, QA, security — audit-ready.
Flow, zones, separation — compliant with requirements.
Complete organizational and physical security.
Preparation for inspections and good production practices.
Costs, staffing and real post-license sequencing.
No generic deliverables.
Everything is designed to be used by authorities and on the ground.
Process
Quick assessment of the project, risks and feasibility. 30 minutes.
If the project is viable, we define the scope precisely.
Deliverable production, operational structuring, compliance.
Preparation for inspections and exchanges with authorities.
Operations launch and strategic support.
Why us
50+ cannabis licensing projects supported in Canada
100% of completed projects obtained their license
Founders and operators of active brands (Pharmabee)
Real operations: cultivation, processing, finished products
Field vision + compliance + business
Experience in Canada, Europe, UK, Switzerland, emerging markets
We don't sell PowerPoints.
We build operations that hold up under audit.
Portfolio
True Standard Consulting is built on direct operational experience.
Our portfolio reflects projects we have operated, structured or supported on regulatory and operational fronts — never theoretical case studies.
We prioritize projects demonstrating regulatory robustness, operational discipline and long-term viability.
Featured projects
Outdoor cultivation
Growing operations
01
Canada
Licensed operator — cannabis cultivation and processing
Scope of work
Key challenge
Designing regulatory systems capable of functioning under the real pressure of production, inspections and growth.
Demonstrated value
Greenhouse facility
02
Canada
Medical cannabis clinic & patient access platform
Scope of work
Key challenge
Ensuring regulatory clarity, patient data integrity and sustainable operational consistency.
Demonstrated value
Premium flower
03
Canada
Cannabis brand & finished products
Scope of work
Key challenge
Translating regulatory compliance into viable, market-ready products without compromising standards.
Demonstrated value
Other projects & mandates
Selected and confidential
In addition to the above, True Standard Consulting has supported several regulated initiatives at various stages, including:
For confidentiality reasons, some client names and project details are not disclosed publicly.
Our approach to transparency
Regulatory integrity
Operational credibility
Client confidentiality
Not all successful projects are publicly visible — but every system we design is built to withstand regulatory scrutiny.
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Guarantees
30 minutes to evaluate your project.
If the project isn't ready, we'll tell you.
Until the scope is validated and mutually agreed.
Deliverables defined upfront, no surprises.
FAQ
We specialize in cannabis regulatory consulting, including licensing strategy, compliance frameworks, SOP development, facility planning, audit readiness, and operational execution support in regulated markets such as Canada and Europe.
Cannabis regulations are complex and constantly evolving. Regulators assess execution, not intent. A consulting partner helps you structure compliant documentation and systems (including SOPs) that withstand audits and inspections efficiently.
We support applications for all major Canadian licences including micro-cultivation, standard cultivation, processing, and ancillary licences, ensuring full compliance with Health Canada's licensing requirements.
A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a documented set of instructions describing how critical processes should be performed. High-quality SOPs are essential for GPP (Good Production Practices), audit readiness, and operational consistency.
GPP (Good Production Practices): Canadian cannabis production standards under Health Canada.
GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices): European standards for cultivation and harvesting of medicinal plants.
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices): Quality practices for reliable production.
EU-GMP: The European pharmaceutical standard required for medicinal cannabis manufacturing and export.
Yes. We support growers and processors with EU-GMP readiness, including gap analysis, documentation systems, quality controls, and operational alignment to European regulatory expectations.
The process involves project planning, regulatory risk assessment, documentation preparation, SOPs, security planning, facility design, submission to Health Canada, and audit readiness. Our team manages all stages to increase approval success rates.
Audit readiness means your documentation, SOPs, training, and operations are aligned and defensible under inspection. Canadian and EU authorities inspect compliance at any time, and being prepared reduces risk of non-conformances.
Yes. Successful export requires understanding international quality standards, including EU-GMP compliance. We help design systems that meet export market requirements and improve competitive positioning globally.
Licensing timelines vary depending on licence type, completeness of documentation, and regulator schedules. Preparing quality SOPs, floor plans, and compliance systems speeds up review, but cannabis licensing typically spans several months.
Yes. We work with projects of all sizes — from micro-cultivation start-ups to larger LPs — as long as they are committed to regulatory rigor and operational discipline.
Cannabis consulting requires deep regulatory knowledge (Health Canada, GACP, GMP/EU-GMP), industry-specific experience, and an understanding of inspection behaviors and compliance risk — not just business planning.
Yes. Beyond licensing, we provide implementation support, compliance systems, SOP training, quality assurance planning, and ongoing operational strategy.
Yes. We audit existing SOPs and develop revised, audit-ready versions that are aligned with GPP, GACP, GMP, or EU-GMP expectations and tailored to your operational realities.
A gap analysis compares your current compliance systems against regulatory requirements (GPP, EU-GMP, etc.) to identify deficiencies and remediation needs before regulators review your files.
Yes. We provide compliant facility floor plans and security plan guidance that meet licensing requirements and support operational risk mitigation.
We serve clients in Canada and across Europe (including Germany, UK, Switzerland, emerging markets) with a focus on regulatory compliance, operational execution, and market readiness.
The first step is a Strategy Call — a structured 30-minute session to understand your project, assess feasibility, and identify regulatory risks and next steps.