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Export / Import Process

INFARMED export authorization for Portuguese-manufactured cannabis

Import / Export Verified 2026-04-20

Workflow steps

  1. Export Intent
    Portugal is a MAJOR EXPORTER โ€” large EU-GMP certified cultivation and processing sector. Climate advantage: outdoor cultivation, lowest production costs in EU. Exports to EU, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, Israel. INFARMED EU-GMP certificates directly accepted across EU.
    • INFARMED export authorization per shipment
    • Destination country import authorization obtained first
    • INFARMED manufacturing/export license
  2. Producer Holds INFARMED License
    Portuguese-licensed manufacturer holds INFARMED cultivation and/or manufacturing license with EU-GMP certification.
    • INFARMED cultivation (GACP) license
    • INFARMED manufacturing (GMP) license
    • EU-GMP Part I certificate current
  3. Obtain Destination Import Auth
    Importing country must issue import authorization before INFARMED will issue the export authorization.
    • Germany: BfArM BtMG ยง3
    • UK: Home Office DLCU
    • Australia: TGA + ODC
    • Israel: IMFA import authorization
  4. Apply: INFARMED Export Authorization
    Per-shipment export authorization from INFARMED. Submit destination import authorization with application.
    • Destination import authorization attached
    • Product details, quantity, consignee
    • HS code 1211.90
    • Processing: approximately 2โ€“3 weeks
  5. Lisbon / Porto Airport Export
    Export clearance at Lisbon or Porto airport. EU customs export declaration filed. INCB reporting obligation.
    • INFARMED export authorization at customs
    • EU customs export declaration
    • GDP-compliant packaging and handling
  6. Export Cleared โœ“
    Portuguese EU-GMP certificates are directly accepted across EU โ€” gold standard for international market entry.
Import AuthorizationGMP Pathway