Compliance Requirements
Understanding regulatory requirements for liquor agency partnerships in Alberta.
AGLC Requirements
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission compliance standards.
Letter of Authorization
Signed authorization appointing Althorne as your representative
Download LOA template from AGLC website
Complete all required fields and signatures
Submit to liquoragency@althorne.ca
Letter of Understanding
Comprehensive partnership agreement outlining terms
Review partnership terms and responsibilities
Complete supplier information sections
Return signed document to Althorne
AGLC Approval Process
Final regulatory approval and product listing
Althorne submits completed forms to AGLC
AGLC reviews and approves agency relationship
Product becomes available for Alberta market
Critical Compliance Notice
All agency relationships are subject to AGLC approval. Submission of required forms does not guarantee representation or product approval.
BCMB Requirements
Beverage Container Management Board registration requirements for Alberta.
Container Registration
Mandatory BCMB registration before AGLC listing
Every beverage container must be registered with BCMB
Registration required before AGLC will list product
Process takes up to 15 business days
Required Images
Clear product images showing all required elements
Front and back images (≤10MB total, .jpg/.png/.gif)
Must show: Brand, Flavour, Size, Material, Ingredients, UPC
If plastic: recycling symbol with resin identifier
Additional Requirements
Supplementary documentation and standards
English ingredient list (additional label if needed)
Container from BCMB Approved Materials List
Canadian standards including bilingual labelling
Approval Timeline
BCMB has up to 15 business days to approve a submission.
Delays occur if images are missing, blurry, or incomplete. Without BCMB registration, AGLC will not list or sell the product in Alberta.
Regulatory Resources
Visit the official regulatory websites for detailed information.