EU-GMP requirements for cannabis imports into Belgium
GMP Verified 2026-04-20
Workflow steps
GMP Assessment
Belgium is EEA. FAMHP is a major EU-GMP issuing authority — Belgium is one of Europe's largest pharma manufacturing hubs. EU-GMP Part I is mandatory for all finished medicinal cannabis imports.
EU-GMP Part I Required — Mandatory for finished product
All finished cannabis imported into Belgium must be manufactured under EU-GMP Part I. Certificate must be issued by an EEA competent authority or PIC/S-recognised body.
EEA authority or PIC/S recognised certificate
Cannabis manufacturing scope explicitly stated
QP at Belgian importer certifies each batch
FAMHP GMP Inspection / Certification
FAMHP issues EU-GMP certificates to EEA-based manufacturers. For imports, FAMHP accepts all EEA-issued EU-GMP certificates and PIC/S member certificates directly.
Any EEA national authority EU-GMP Part I certificate accepted
PIC/S member certificates accepted (MHRA, TGA, Health Canada, IMFA)
Certificate scope must cover cannabis manufacturing
QP Batch Release
All batches released to the Belgian market must be certified by an EU Qualified Person named on the Belgian importer's wholesale authorization.
QP named on Belgian wholesale authorization
Full batch record and COA reviewed
QP signature on batch certificate required
Legally liable for each released batch
Released for Belgian Supply ✓
QP-certified batch available for distribution to Belgian pharmacies or magistral preparation pharmacists.