Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission said it will begin licensing the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes, following Parliament’s approval of a regulatory framework.
The commission announced Wednesday that licenses will be granted only to qualified entities that meet strict requirements, including security protocols, product traceability systems, quality assurance standards, and compliance with national laws.
Officials cautioned prospective applicants to deal directly with NACOC’s Cannabis Regulations Department and warned against intermediaries claiming to facilitate licensing.
Francis Opoku Amoah, acting director of public affairs and international relations, stressed that recreational cannabis use remains illegal in Ghana. He said the commission will work with the Ministry of Interior, Ghana Standards Authority, and Food and Drugs Authority to monitor and enforce the new regime.
The initiative, NACOC said, is intended to safeguard public health while encouraging lawful innovation and industrial development in Ghana’s emerging cannabis sector.
