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Medical Cannabis for Export Markets

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    Access regulated international markets through the right compliance pathway.

    Export Starts with Compliance

    • Access regulated international markets

    • Demonstrate product quality

    • Build buyer confidence

    • Prepare for long-term growth

    Choose Your Export Path

    Whether you’re entering regulated markets for the first time or expanding internationally, we’ll help you understand the compliance pathways commonly used for medical cannabis.

    Click on the pathways to learn what each one is for.

    Build the foundation for exporting medical cannabis to regulated markets.

    Go beyond GACP with enhanced quality assurance for international markets.

    Meet the compliance expectations for exporting medical cannabis to Israel.

    Prepare your operation for pharmaceutical-grade production and European market access.

    Understanding the Compliance Pathways for Regulated International Markets

    Download the Medical Cannabis Compliance Guide to better understand how the main compliance pathways relate to one another, what they are designed for, and the questions to consider before choosing the appropriate approach.

    Inside the guide:
    ✔ Understand GACP, CUMCS, IMC-GAP, EU-GMP
    ✔ How the compliance pathways fit together
    ✔ Comparison matrix
    ✔ Frequently asked questions
    ✔ Certification journey

    Download the Medical Cannabis Export Compliance Guide
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    Your Certification Journey

    From understanding your objectives to demonstrating compliance, Control Union guides you through a clear and structured certification process.

    Start your certification

    Understand Your Objectives

    We begin by understanding your operation, target markets and certification needs.

    Define the Right Scope

    Together, we determine the most appropriate compliance pathway for your business.

    Independent Assessment

    Qualified auditors evaluate your operation against the applicable requirements.

    Continue with Confidence

    Ongoing verification helps support continued compliance as your operation and market opportunities evolve.

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    Why Producers Choose Control Union

    Medical cannabis producers around the world rely on Control Union to help demonstrate compliance, build buyer confidence and support access to regulated international markets.

    Supporting producers across multiple regulated markets with internationally recognized certification and verification services.

    Developer of the Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard, created specifically for the medical cannabis industry.

    Supporting more than 600 medical cannabis producers globally, including over 200 in Canada.

    An international network of qualified auditors delivering consistent, impartial certification and verification services.

    FAQ´s about Medical Cannabis

    Not in most jurisdictions. The Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) guideline is an internationally recognized guideline, but many regulated markets and buyers expect producers to demonstrate alignment with its principles through independent verification.

    No. GACP itself is a guideline rather than a certifiable standard. Control Union provides an independent GACP Declaration confirming alignment with recognized GACP principles.

    The GACP is a guideline focused on recognized good cultivation practices. The Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard (CUMCS) builds upon those principles by introducing additional requirements related to quality management, traceability, environmental controls and product integrity to demonstrate a higher level of operational consistency and quality assurance.

    The appropriate pathway depends on your target markets, customers and operational objectives. Our specialists can help you understand which compliance pathway best aligns with your business.

    It depends. EU-GMP requirements generally apply to pharmaceutical manufacturing and vary depending on the destination market and your role within the supply chain.

    Timelines vary depending on the selected compliance pathway and the readiness of your operation. Our team can help you understand what to expect based on your specific situation.

    Ready to Access Regulated International Markets?

    Speak with a medical cannabis certification specialist to discuss your operation, target markets and compliance objectives.

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