Regulation On Cannabis Cultivation For Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Published

The Regulation governing the procedures for the cultivation of cannabis for the production of flowers and leaves to obtain active pharmaceutical ingredients has entered into force. The Regulation also includes provisions on production conditions and the trade of pharmaceutical active substances.

In accordance with the Law on the Amendment of the Forestry Law and Certain Other Laws, published in the Official Gazette on April 5, 2023, the "Regulation on Cannabis Cultivation and Control for the Production of Pharmaceutical Active Substances" ("Regulation") entered into force following its publication in the Official Gazette on September 13, 2024. The Regulation establishes the procedures and principles governing the duties and responsibilities related to the cultivation and/or commissioning of cannabis for the production of flowers and leaves intended for active pharmaceutical substances, as well as the necessary controls. ¹