The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced its intention to establish a licensing regime for the cultivation of medicinal and industrial cannabis in Ghana.
This decision follows the approval by Parliament of a regulatory framework allowing the controlled cultivation, processing, and use of cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3% for medicinal and industrial purposes.
According to a statement issued by NACOC, licenses will be granted solely to qualified entities that meet stringent requirements, including robust security protocols, product traceability systems, quality assurance standards, and full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Prospective applicants are cautioned to engage exclusively with NACOC’s Cannabis Regulations Department (CRD) and warned against intermediaries or individuals claiming to facilitate licensing.
The statement, signed by Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at NACOC, noted that the Commission will collaborate closely with relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, Ghana Standards Authority, and Food and Drugs Authority, to ensure effective monitoring, enforcement, and safe implementation of the licensing framework.
