Colombian regulatory structure for cannabis production and export
Regulatory Structure Verified 2026-04-20
Workflow steps
MinJusticia — Ministry of Justice
Issues all cultivation licenses (psychoactive and non-psychoactive). Manages quota allocation under INCB reporting. Conducts field inspections of cultivation sites.
Cultivation licenses (psychoactive and non-psychoactive)
Seed access licenses
Annual quota allocation
INCB reporting
INVIMA — National Food and Drug Institute
Issues manufacturing/transformation licenses. Regulates GMP for cannabis derivatives. Key regulator for export-oriented manufacturers.
Manufacturing/transformation licenses
BPM (GMP) inspections for cannabis
Export authorization for derivatives
Product registration for domestic sale
Ministry of Health (MinSalud) — Medical use policy
Sets policy for medical cannabis access. Oversees INVIMA in pharmaceutical regulation context.
Medical cannabis policy
Patient access guidelines
Oversight of INVIMA pharmaceutical activities
ICA — Colombian Agriculture Institute
Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario. Issues phytosanitary certificates required for cannabis exports. Conducts agricultural inspections.
~550+ licensed cannabis companies in Colombia as of 2026. World's largest number of licensed producers. Significant price advantage due to climate and labor costs.