The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has engaged with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) to expedite testing processes as the Commission prepares to commence the regulation of cannabis (0.3THC) for medical and industrial purposes.
This comes after NACOC prepares to implement and regulate cannabis (0.3THC) for medical and industrial purposes.
The Director-General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey made the appeal when he paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and some members of his management on Thursday October 16, 2025.
He urged management of GSA to take steps to facilitate and expedite the testing and analysis of samples submitted.
This, he noted, will allow the Commission to serve its clients more quickly by giving permits for the growing of cannabis seeds for industrial and therapeutic purposes.
“Our collaboration with the GSA will be based on the agribusiness platform which will help expedite the process to determine, approve or reject seedlings which may not conform to the standard of practice,” he commented.
Brig Gen Mantey noted that NACOC is committed to maintaining a positive business relationship with the Ghana Standard Authority, as this will significantly improve and grow both institutions’ internal generated funds.
“The agribusiness aspect, as established by law when implemented, will enable NACOC to coordinate, monitor and charge fees on the cannabis regulations, which are yet to be passed by Parliament, and will boost the economy of the country”. He emphasized
On his part, Prof George Adjei, the Director-General of the Ghana Standard Authority, commended the management of the Commission for its commitment to securing the borders, safe devoid of the influx of narcotic drugs.
He assured NACOC of his office readiness to provide all necessary help once the cannabis fees and charges were passed by Parliament. Prof Adjei highlighted the need for both agencies to collaborate and establish a national standard of practice policy document that will serve as a baseline guideline for future applicants to follow.