{"id":17561,"date":"2026-06-09T06:53:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/?p=17561"},"modified":"2026-06-09T07:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:20:50","slug":"how-to-read-weed-product-labels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theweedythings.com\/blog\/how-to-read-weed-product-labels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Read Weed Product Labels: THC, CBD, Terpenes & Lab Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When you first look at a weed product label<\/b> it can be really confusing. There are many things on the label like percentages and symbols and lists of ingredients all on a small package. This can be a lot to take in. The good thing is that once you know what all these things mean it becomes easy to understand the label.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every single thing on a cannabis label is there for a reason. The label tells you what is in the weed product, how strong the weed product is, if the weed product has been tested to make sure it is safe and how to use the weed product in a way. For people who’re new to using weed products and for medical patients, understanding what is on a weed product label before you buy the weed product is a very important thing to do.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In this guide we will explain every part of a cannabis product label, in words so you can buy and <\/span>use weed products<\/b><\/a> with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Standardized Cannabis Symbol: Your First Check<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When you are going to buy cannabis first look for the cannabis symbol on the package. In Canada this symbol is a triangle with an exclamation mark inside it. This means the product is legal and safe to use because it follows the rules set by Health Canada.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In the United States there are symbols on cannabis products like edibles. These symbols are important because they tell you away that the package has cannabis in it. This is really important if you have kids or pets at home. You do not want them to get into something that could hurt them.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you do not see any symbol or information about a license on the product that is not a sign. You should only buy cannabis from places that are allowed to sell it. You can find a list of these places, on <\/span>TheWeedyThings dispensary directory<\/b><\/a>. They have a list of dispensaries that are verified and safe to buy from. Always remember to look for the cannabis symbol and make sure you are buying from a dispensary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to Read THC and CBD Percentages on Weed Product Labels<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Percentages of THC and CBD are two key figures which must be present on the <\/span>label of any marijuana product<\/b>. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the element causing the \u201chigh\u201d effect while cannabidiol, or CBD, does not cause any intoxication and is usually related to soothing properties. The knowledge of how to understand both of them is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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