Ghana is officially moving into regulated medicinal and industrial cannabis production 🇬🇭🌱
In a press statement, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) announced that it “will soon begin implementing the licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation in Ghana,” following Parliament’s approval of the regulatory and cost framework.
According to NACOC, the new system will regulate the “controlled cultivation, processing, and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 percent for medicinal and industrial purposes.”
Licences will be issued only to qualified entities that meet strict requirements, including:
• Security protocols
• Product traceability systems
• Quality assurance standards
• Full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
NACOC also issued a strong warning to the public to “deal directly and exclusively with NACOC through the Cannabis Regulations Department (CRD)” and to avoid individuals or groups claiming to facilitate licensing.
The Commission reaffirmed that “recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in Ghana,” adding that it is working with national agencies to ensure proper enforcement, public safety, and regulatory oversight.
📄 Source: Official NACOC Press Statement
✍️ Signed by: Francis Opoku Amoah,
Ag. Director, Public Affairs & International Relations
Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC)
This marks a major regulatory and economic shift — opening the door for lawful innovation, medical research, and industrial development under strict government control.
