The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has revealed plans to introduce a formal licensing system for the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial use in Ghana.
This development comes after Parliament approved a regulatory structure and fee framework permitting the controlled cultivation processing and utilisation of cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 percent strictly for medicinal and industrial applications.
Under the proposed regime NACOC stated that licenses will be issued only to applicants who satisfy rigorous criteria.
These include the implementation of comprehensive security measures effective product traceability mechanisms adherence to quality assurance benchmarks and strict observance of all relevant legal and regulatory provisions.
The Commission has advised prospective investors and stakeholders to deal directly with its Cannabis Regulations Department (CRD) throughout the application process. It warned against engaging third parties or individuals who claim to have the capacity to secure licenses on behalf of applicants, stressing that only officially sanctioned procedures will be recognised.
Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at NACOC, reiterated that the use of cannabis for recreational purposes remains prohibited under Ghanaian law.
He further indicated that NACOC will collaborate with key state institutions, including the Ministry of the Interior, the Ghana Standards Authority and the Food and Drugs Authority, to ensure proper oversight, compliance monitoring, and effective enforcement of the new framework.
According to the Commission, the initiative is designed to protect public health while creating opportunities for regulated innovation and industrial growth within Ghana’s emerging cannabis industry.
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