Accra, February 11, 2026 – The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that it will soon commence the implementation of a licensing regime for the cultivation of medicinal and industrial cannabis in Ghana.
According to a press statement issued by the Commission, the move follows Parliament’s approval of the regulatory and cost framework needed to operationalise the controlled cultivation, processing, and use of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. The approved framework permits cannabis cultivation with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 per cent.
NACOC stated that licences will be issued strictly to qualified entities that meet stringent regulatory requirements. These include the establishment of robust security protocols, effective product traceability systems, adherence to recognised quality assurance standards, and full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The Commission has also issued a strong caution to prospective applicants, urging them to engage directly and exclusively with NACOC through its Cannabis Regulations Department (CRD). Applicants have been advised to avoid individuals, groups, or associations claiming to facilitate licensing and to rely only on officially approved licensing procedures and guidelines.
NACOC further reiterated that the recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in Ghana. It noted that it will collaborate closely with relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, the Ghana Standards Authority, and the Food and Drugs Authority, to ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of the licensing framework.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and safety while supporting lawful innovation and industrial development in the country.
The statement was signed by Mr Francis Opoku Amoah, Acting Director of Public Affairs and International Relations at NACOC.
