Ghana Moves Forward With Regulated Cannabis Sector

Authorities in Ghana have officially opened applications for licences allowing businesses and individuals to cultivate, process and manage cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes.

The programme is being supervised by the Narcotics Control Commission, which said the initiative marks an important step in developing a regulated cannabis industry under Ghana’s narcotics legislation.

Under the country’s legal framework, only cannabis varieties containing less than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol can be cultivated for industrial or medical use. These varieties are commonly used in pharmaceutical products, textiles, cosmetics and other industrial applications rather than recreational consumption.

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Authorities say the licensing system will cover the entire value chain, including cultivation, research, processing, transportation and export.

Officials believe the new industry could attract investment, create jobs and generate export revenue while remaining under strict regulatory oversight.

Several African countries have begun exploring the medicinal cannabis sector as global demand for cannabis based pharmaceuticals continues to expand.

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