Cannabis licensing & operations

Designed for Canada.
Built for Europe.

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

David - Founder TSC

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

Operators, not consultants

A team that built and operated cannabis facilities before advising.

Louise Bennett

Louise Bennett

Organic Cannabis Cultivation Consultant

Master Grower – United Craft Growers

Angelo Servedio

Angelo Servedio

Senior Consultant – True Standard Consulting

COO – United Craft Growers & Founder - Pharmabee

Jean Le Moine

Jean Le Moine

Director of Business Development – Europe

David Selema

David Selema

CEO & Founder

Founder & Operator - United Craft Growers

Qualification

Who do we work with?

✓ We work with

  • Serious entrepreneurs entering the cannabis industry
  • Micro-cultivators, processors and LPs (all sizes)
  • International investors (Europe, UK, Switzerland, emerging markets)
  • Teams who want to do things right from the start

✗ We do not work with

  • Projects with no budget or clear timeline
  • Unstructured or exploratory "ideas"
  • Players looking only for the cheapest consultant
  • Projects that refuse regulatory rigor

Compliance is non-negotiable.
Operational reality isn't either.

Deliverables

What you get

Depending on your project, you receive:

Complete license application

Full documentation for obtaining your cannabis license.

Operational SOPs

Cultivation, processing, QA, security — audit-ready.

Production facility floor plan

Flow, zones, separation — compliant with requirements.

Security plan

Complete organizational and physical security.

GPP / BPP readiness

Preparation for inspections and good production practices.

Startup plan

Costs, staffing and real post-license sequencing.

No generic deliverables.

Everything is designed to be used by authorities and on the ground.

Process

How it works

1

Strategy call

Quick assessment of the project, risks and feasibility. 30 minutes.

2

Qualification & Scope

If the project is viable, we define the scope precisely.

3

Execution

Deliverable production, operational structuring, compliance.

4

Audit Readiness

Preparation for inspections and exchanges with authorities.

5

Go-Live Support

Operations launch and strategic support.

Why us

By real operators, not just consultants

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

Selected projects & operational experience

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

Aerial view of cannabis cultivation facility

Outdoor cultivation

Outdoor cannabis growing field

Growing operations

01

United Craft Growers

Canada

Licensed operator — cannabis cultivation and processing

Scope of work

  • Active licensed operations (cultivation and processing)
  • Health Canada compliance and GPP implementation
  • SOP architecture and continuous improvement
  • Inspection readiness and operational execution
  • Compliance integration into daily operations

Key challenge

Designing regulatory systems capable of functioning under the real pressure of production, inspections and growth.

Demonstrated value

Operator-led compliance Field-tested systems Documentation / execution alignment
Inside a licensed greenhouse operation

Greenhouse facility

02

Clinique Coverleaf

Canada

Medical cannabis clinic & patient access platform

Scope of work

  • Regulatory structuring of a medical cannabis clinic
  • Cannabis compliance alignment with healthcare framework
  • Patient intake process and documentation design
  • Risk management in a regulated medical environment

Key challenge

Ensuring regulatory clarity, patient data integrity and sustainable operational consistency.

Demonstrated value

Regulatory discipline beyond cultivation Compliance applied to cannabis services Scalable and auditable frameworks
Premium cannabis flower close-up

Premium flower

03

Pharmabee

Canada

Cannabis brand & finished products

Scope of work

  • Product strategy within a strict regulatory framework
  • Compliance integration for finished products
  • SOP alignment across production, processing and market launch
  • Coordination between licensed operations and brand requirements

Key challenge

Translating regulatory compliance into viable, market-ready products without compromising standards.

Demonstrated value

End-to-end regulatory vision Production / commercial execution alignment Compliance-driven product strategy

Other projects & mandates

Selected and confidential

In addition to the above, True Standard Consulting has supported several regulated initiatives at various stages, including:

  • License application preparation and regulatory structuring
  • GACP implementation and EU-GMP readiness projects
  • SOP design and compliance systems
  • Inspection preparation and corrective action support

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

Zero risk to get started

Free first consultation

30 minutes to evaluate your project.

Honest assessment

If the project isn't ready, we'll tell you.

No commitment

Until the scope is validated and mutually agreed.

Clear process

Deliverables defined upfront, no surprises.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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