Medical cannabis producers must register with DCA


COMPANIES producing medical cannabis can register their products with the Drug Control Authority (DCA) before they’re approved for sale in Malaysia, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.

“If there are any groups with enough scientific proof on the use of medicine containing cannabis extract, they can register their products with the DCA which then permits the products to be sold in Malaysia.

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