On July 20, the Turkish parliament passed a law allowing licensed pharmacies and medical doctors to offer low-THC hemp products to patients who have certain conditions.
Turkish media outlets refer to the reform in terms of medical cannabis legalization. But the new law emphasizes the expansion of the industrial hemp program to include the full supply chain including processing cannabinoids, distribution, and the sale non-intoxicating goods.
Turkish lawmakers, who passed legislation in 2016, will expand access to cannabinoid-based medicine in Turkey. Approved legislation Allowing only sublingual sprays such as Sativex (nabiximols), an anti-neurological drug.
Editor’s note: the U.S. has been using the 0.3% delta-9 threshold of THC to distinguish hemp from cannabis since the 1960s. Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946The threshold was widely accepted after 1976 when Canadian Taxonomist Ernest Small, and American Botanist Arthur Cronquist, published a journal article. Taxon The title “Cannabis Taxonomy: A Natural and Practical TaxonomyEven though they claimed to have “arbitrarily adopted” that concentration level, they still wrote it.
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The new law will allow more areas to implement cultivation programs. Hürriyet Daily News reported. Specifically, Turkey’s industrial hemp production grew from 280 tons in 2020 to more than 1,700 tons in 2024 following a call by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for farmers to ramp up the agricultural commodity.
“I am calling out to my nation; let’s start the process to cultivate industrial hemp,” Erdoğan The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other Early 2019. Industrial hemp will have many uses in a wide range of areas.
Hemp grown to produce cannabinoids like THC or CBD is grown in a different market.
According to the new law, Turkey’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues to supervise hemp harvesting and cultivation. However, it is the Ministry of Health that will license and regulate the processing of hemp and sales of pharmaceutical products to medical patients. The Ministry of Health is also responsible for a new track-and trace system that will help to ensure safety and compliance.
Turkish News Site Haberler.com reported.
The law changes the Turkish “Health-Related Laws” and Decree Law No. 663,” allowing for medical patients diagnosed with conditions ranging from chronic pain and epilepsy to cancer, multiple sclerosis, and certain psychological disorders, like post-traumatic stress disorder, to access the low-THC products.
The majority of the population in Turkey lives in West Asia. However, many European countries, including Germany, have adopted more permissive marijuana laws.
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Turkish Parliament Member Leyla Şahin said the new law aims to enhance Turkey’s competitiveness in a growing global sector, sparking potential economic growth through attracting international pharmaceutical companies, investors and research initiatives, the Hürriyet reported.
In Turkey, those who break the new laws will face fines of twice the price of the product in question. Subsequent offenses may result in even higher penalties.
Turkey’s history is rich in historical events. strict drug penaltiesThe penal code of the United States imposes a maximum five-year prison sentence for possession of cannabis. Those who distribute illicit drugs face sentences ranging from 10-20 years.
On July 20, the Turkish parliament passed a law allowing licensed pharmacies and medical doctors to offer low-THC hemp products to patients who have certain conditions.
Turkish media outlets refer to the reform in terms of medical cannabis legalization. But the new law emphasizes the expansion of the industrial hemp program to include the full supply chain including processing cannabinoids, distribution, and the sale non-intoxicating goods.
In Turkey, lawmakers expanded access to cannabis-based medicines in 2016. Approved legislation Allowing only sublingual sprays such as Sativex (nabiximols), an anti-neurological drug.
Editor’s Note – The U.S. has been using the 0.3% delta-9 threshold of THC to distinguish hemp from cannabis since the 1960s. Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946The threshold was widely accepted after 1976 when Canadian Taxonomist Ernest Small, and American Botanist Arthur Cronquist, published an article on the Journal of Ecology. Taxon The title “Cannabis Taxonomy: An Integrated Natural and Practical TaxonomyEven though they claimed to have “arbitrarily”, adopted this concentration level.
The European Parliament votes to bring hemp THC level back to 0.3%
The new law will allow more areas to implement cultivation programs. Hürriyet Daily News reported. Specifically, Turkey’s industrial hemp production grew from 280 tons in 2020 to more than 1,700 tons in 2024 following a call by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for farmers to ramp up the agricultural commodity.
“I am calling out to my nation; let’s start the process to cultivate industrial hemp,” Erdoğan The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other Early 2019. We will be able to see the many benefits of industrial hemp in different fields.
Hemp grown to produce cannabinoids like THC or CBD is grown in a different market.
According to the new legislation in Turkey, while the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues to supervise hemp harvesting and cultivation under its jurisdiction, the Ministry of Health has the power to regulate and license hemp processing and sales of pharmaceutical products to medical patients. The Ministry of Health is also responsible for a new track-and trace system that will help to ensure safety and compliance.
Turkish News Site Haberler.com reported.
The law changes the Turkish “Health-Related Laws” and Decree Law No. 663,” allowing for medical patients diagnosed with conditions ranging from chronic pain and epilepsy to cancer, multiple sclerosis, and certain psychological disorders, like post-traumatic stress disorder, to access the low-THC products.
The majority of the population in Turkey lives in West Asia. However, many European countries, including Germany, have adopted more permissive marijuana laws.
German Cannabis Market Sets Foundation for Global Industry Expansion
Turkish Parliament Member Leyla Şahin said the new law aims to enhance Turkey’s competitiveness in a growing global sector, sparking potential economic growth through attracting international pharmaceutical companies, investors and research initiatives, the Hürriyet reported.
The new Turkish law imposes a fine of twice the price of the products involved in the offense. Penalties will increase for repeat violations.
Turkey’s history is rich in historical events. strict drug penaltiesThe penal code of the United States imposes a maximum five-year prison sentence for possession of cannabis. Those who distribute illicit drugs face ten to twenty year sentences.
Cannabis Law Resources for Poland
Browse essential legal pages on cannabis sales and cultivation in Poland. You can use these resources to learn about the requirements for certifications, permissions and compliance.
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Polish News Registration and Interests of Cannabis Businesses
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Permissions for Cannabis Sales in Poland
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Authorization for Importing or Manufacturing Medical Products
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Permission for Manufacturing or Importing Medical Products
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Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Registration of Medical Products in Poland