MMCA Export License

Workflow steps

1. MMCA Export Intent
   Maltese manufacturer or MMCA license holder intends to export cannabis. Malta has positioned itself as an EU cannabis hub — MMCA licenses enable large-scale cultivation and processing for export.
   • MMCA cultivation or production license
   • Destination country import authorization
   • MMCA export authorization per shipment
2. Hold MMCA Production License
   MMCA issues cultivation and/or production licenses. License allows for production at scale for the EU market.
   • MMCA license application with business plan
   • EU-GMP certification of manufacturing site
   • GACP certification of cultivation site
   • Financial and security requirements
3. Obtain Destination Import Auth
   Importing country must issue authorization first. Malta's EU membership means EU-GMP certificates are directly accepted across EU.
   • German BfArM, Dutch CCBM, Czech SÚKL, etc.
   • Non-EU: UK Home Office, Australian TGA+ODC
4. MMCA Export Authorization
   Per-shipment MMCA export authorization. Processing: approximately 2–3 weeks.
   • Destination import authorization copy
   • Product details, batch numbers, quantity
   • MMCA export authorization issued
5. Export Cleared ✓
   Maltese EU-GMP certificate accepted across EU and bilaterally in UK, Australia, Israel.