This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
On August 6, 2019, the European Union gave the green light to Uganda's medical marijuana products, opening up opportunities for local growers to export to the global market.
A team of European Union medical cannabis inspectors from the Netherlands conducted a thorough inspection of marijuana gardens in Hima, Kasese District between July 29 and August 4, 2019.
Following the inspection, a certificate of compliance was awarded to Industrial Globus Uganda Ltd, allowing the growing of medicinal marijuana in the country for export purposes.
The certificate, valid from August 6, 2019 to August 5, 2020, declares that the production of the products mentioned has been found to be compliant in accordance with the standard.
Industrial Globus Uganda Ltd will now export products such as Cannabinol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to the global market.
At least 50 companies have applied through the Ministry of Health to join Industrial Globus Uganda Ltd in growing weed for medical purposes.
The EU's approval is expected to boost Uganda's economy, with industry players projecting the global medical cannabis market to hit $63.5 billion by 2024.
Other than the medicinal use of marijuana, the EU also certified the WHO-GAP and EMEA guidelines for good agricultural and collection practices for medicinal plants.
