- Export Intent
Israeli licensed manufacturer or exporter intends to export medical cannabis. Israel is among the world's most experienced exporters — IMFA export permits are recognized by Germany, UK, Australia, Netherlands, and others.
- IMFA manufacturer/exporter license
- Destination country import authorization obtained first
- IMFA export permit per shipment
- Hold IMFA Exporter License
Israeli Medical Cannabis (IMCA) license from IMFA (Israel Medical Cannabis Agency, under MOH). Covers cultivation, manufacturing, and/or export as specified on the license.
- IMCA license with export scope
- GMP certification (EU-GMP or equivalent)
- GACP certification for cultivation site
- Annual license renewal
- Obtain Destination Import Auth
Importing country must issue its import authorization before IMFA will issue the export permit. This is the single most common bottleneck for Israeli exporters — plan 5–10 weeks ahead.
- Germany: BfArM BtMG §3 import authorization
- UK: Home Office DLCU per-shipment license
- Australia: TGA + ODC import permits
- Netherlands: CCBM authorization
- Apply: IMFA Export Permit
Per-shipment export permit application to IMFA. Submit destination import authorization with application. IMFA cross-checks product details with destination authorization.
- Destination import authorization (original or certified copy)
- Product description, batch numbers, quantity
- Consignee details and license number
- HS code 1211.90
- Processing: approximately 2–3 weeks
- IMFA permit granted?
IMFA issues or requests clarification. Common issues: product description mismatch between Israeli and destination documentation, or GACP/GMP certificate expiry.
- Address IMFA Queries
Respond to IMFA in writing. Align product descriptions exactly between Israeli and destination documents. Provide updated certificates if flagged.
- Exact product name and form alignment
- Updated GACP/GMP certificates if expired
- Prepare Export Shipment
Full documentation pack assembled. IMFA export permit is the key document — it travels with the shipment.
- IMFA export permit (original)
- EU-GMP or IMFA GMP certificate
- GACP certificate
- COA per batch
- Airway bill
- INCB export notification by IMFA
- Israeli Customs Export
Customs export declaration at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) — primary air export point. Dangerous goods / narcotic export declaration under INCB Single Convention 1961.
- IMFA export permit presented at customs
- Narcotic export declaration filed
- Cold chain / GDP documentation if applicable
- Export Cleared ✓
Shipment cleared by Israeli customs. IMFA GMP certificate travels with shipment and is recognised by destination country regulatory authority.