- Import Intent
Foreign manufacturer wishes to export cannabis to Israel. Israel imports relatively little — the domestic industry is large — but imports do occur for specific product types or varieties not produced domestically.
- Israeli Importer Engagement
A licensed Israeli importer (IMCA import license) must sponsor the import. Foreign manufacturers cannot import directly — an Israeli licensed entity must be the importer of record.
- Israeli entity must hold IMCA import license
- Importer submits application to IMFA on behalf of manufacturer
- Distribution agreement between foreign manufacturer and Israeli importer
- IMFA Product Evaluation
IMFA evaluates whether the foreign product meets Israeli standards. GMP and GACP certificates from the country of origin must be submitted.
- GMP certificate — EU-GMP, TGA, Health Canada, MHRA accepted
- GACP certificate for cultivation site
- Product specifications and COA
- Hebrew labeling plan
- Apply: IMFA Import Authorization
Israeli importer applies to IMFA for import authorization. Per-shipment authorization issued once product is pre-approved.
- IMFA product pre-approval required for first import
- Per-shipment authorization for each shipment
- Exporting country export permit required
- Authorization granted?
IMFA issues or requests additional information. Israeli import volumes are modest — IMFA reviews applications carefully.
- Shipment & Customs
Shipment enters via Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli Customs Authority processes narcotic import declaration under Single Convention 1961.
- IMFA import authorization (original)
- Exporting country export permit
- COA per batch
- All shipping documents
- Import Cleared ✓
Released to licensed Israeli importer. Product may be distributed to licensed dispensaries and pharmacies against patient quotas.