Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it will soon begin licensing qualified applicants for the medicinal and industrial cultivation of cannabis, while reiterating that recreational use of the drug remains illegal.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, NACOC said the licensing regime follows parliamentary approval for the controlled cultivation, processing and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 per cent for medicinal and industrial purposes.
The Commission said only applicants who meet the required security protocols, product traceability systems, quality assurance standards, and full compliance with applicable laws and regulations would be granted licences.
NACOC urged prospective applicants to deal directly with the Commission through its Cannabis Regulation Department and avoid engaging intermediaries.
“NACOC reiterates that recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in Ghana, and the Commission pledges to continue safeguarding public health and safety while supporting lawful innovation and industrial development in Ghana,” the statement added.
