Argentina has established a broader business licensing framework for hemp flowers and biomass underneath its 1% THC restrict, increasing a nationwide regulatory system that had targeted primarily on seed, grain and fiber.
The Regulatory Company for the Hemp and Medicinal Hashish Trade (ARICCAME) established the framework underneath Decision 69/2026. The foundations cowl non-psychoactive Hashish sativa flowers, biomass and different harvested materials that can be utilized in medicinal, dietary, beauty, veterinary, industrial and analysis purposes.
4 licenses
The regime creates licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, associated companies and international commerce. Licenses are legitimate for 5 years, with annual validation.
Cultivators should meet necessities for manufacturing practices, infrastructure, testing, lot identification and traceability. Crops testing above the 1% THC restrict however no increased than 2.5% can endure administrative overview and extra testing earlier than being handled as violations.
The foreign-trade license covers imports and exports of dried horticultural hemp and reference supplies. Different nationwide authorities retain management over customs, meals, pharmaceutical, sanitary and plant-health necessities.
Since 2022
Argentina legalized hemp and medical hashish in 2022, and implementing guidelines issued in 2023 formally set the hemp threshold at 1% THC. Earlier guidelines opened manufacturing primarily for cultivation seed, grain and fiber.
The brand new regime provides flower and biomass producers a clearer authorized route, though business growth will rely on how rapidly licenses and different required approvals are issued.
