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Cultivation Licensing

INFARMED GACP cultivation license process

Licensing Verified 2026-04-20

Workflow steps

  1. Cultivation Intent
    Law 33/2018 legalized medical cannabis; Portaria 41/2020 set cultivation rules. INFARMED issues separate cultivation (GACP) and processing (GMP) licenses. Climate advantage for outdoor cultivation.
    • Portuguese-registered entity
    • Suitable cultivation site
    • Qualified Responsible Person
  2. INFARMED GACP Cultivation License Application — Portaria 41/2020
    Application to INFARMED for GACP cultivation license per Portaria 41/2020. Includes site details, security plan, GACP SOPs, and Responsible Person qualifications.
    • GACP-compliant SOPs
    • Site security plan
    • Responsible Person qualifications
    • Environmental monitoring plan
    • Variety documentation
  3. License granted?
    INFARMED evaluates the application. May request additional information or site modifications.
  4. Site GACP Audit
    INFARMED conducts site audit to verify GACP compliance, security measures, and operational readiness.
    • GACP compliance verified
    • Security measures confirmed
    • SOPs implemented and operational
    • Responsible Person approved
  5. GACP Cultivation License Active ✓
    Licensed for medicinal cannabis cultivation under GACP. May apply for GMP processing license separately.
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