- Import Intent
Poland has permitted medical cannabis since 2017 (amendment to Pharmaceutical Law). URPL (Office for Registration of Medicinal Products) manages import authorizations. Primarily an importing market — limited domestic production.
- URPL import authorization per shipment
- Polish licensed importer / wholesale dealer
- EU-GMP Part I mandatory for finished product
- Hold Polish Importer License
Polish entity must hold a URPL wholesale dealer license and Ministry of Health narcotic handling authorization (GIF — Main Pharmaceutical Inspectorate).
- URPL wholesale authorization
- GIF narcotic handling authorization
- GDP-compliant storage in Poland
- Apply: URPL Import Authorization
Per-shipment import authorization from URPL. Processing: approximately 3–6 weeks — longer than most EU peers.
- EU-GMP Part I certificate (cannabis scope)
- GACP certificate
- COA per batch
- Exporting country export authorization
- Polish-language product labeling plan
- Authorization granted?
URPL reviews application. Poland has relatively strict review — ensure all documentation is complete and Polish-language requirements met.
- Address URPL Queries
Polish-language labeling and documentation requirements are commonly flagged. Respond in Polish or provide certified Polish translations.
- Polish-language summary of product characteristics
- Certified Polish translations where required
- Authorization Issued
URPL issues per-shipment authorization.
- Valid for specific quantity and product
- Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is primary entry
- Polish Customs Entry
Customs at Warsaw Chopin or Katowice airport. EU customs narcotic declaration.
- URPL authorization (original)
- All shipping docs + COA
- EU narcotic declaration
- Cleared for Polish Market ✓
Released to licensed Polish importer. QP certifies batch.