Zimbabwe Allows Hemp Use in Medicines for First Time

Zimbabwe is allowing hemp-based products to be sold for the first time as part of complementary medicines given to patients.

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has invited all licensed cannabis and hemp producers, manufacturers, importers, exporters and retail pharmacists to apply for approval to sell the products.

The regulator requested those interested to provide product samples and also allow its officials to inspect production sites. “Unlicensed sellers of cannabis will be prosecuted for selling unapproved” medicines, it said in a letter, dated July 18.

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