Portugal is an EU/EEA member. INFARMED is an EEA authority — issues EU-GMP Part I certificates. Portuguese EU-GMP certificates are directly accepted across EU.
Domestic production or import?
Domestic production requires GACP + EU-GMP Part I from INFARMED. Imports require EEA or PIC/S certificate.
GACP + EU-GMP Part I — Domestic production
INFARMED issues separate GACP (cultivation) and GMP (processing) licenses. Climate advantage for outdoor cultivation. INFARMED EU-GMP certificates directly accepted across EU.
INFARMED GACP cultivation license
INFARMED EU-GMP Part I manufacturing license
Cannabis scope explicitly stated
EEA / PIC/S Certificate — Import pathway
Certificate from any EEA competent authority or PIC/S-recognised body accepted for imports into Portugal.
EEA authority or PIC/S certificate
Cannabis scope explicitly stated
Certificate must be current at time of import
EU QP Batch Release
All batches released to the Portuguese market must be certified by an EU Qualified Person.
QP named on Portuguese wholesale authorization
Full batch record reviewed
QP signature on batch certificate required
Released for Portuguese Market ✓
QP-certified batch available for distribution to pharmacies and hospitals.