- Producer Holds SAHPRA License
SA-licensed producer intends to export medicinal cannabis. Growing export sector — climate advantage and low labor costs make SA competitive. SA exports to Germany, UK, and Netherlands.
- SAHPRA Schedule 7 license
- Destination country import authorization
- SAHPRA export authorization
- Obtain Destination Import Auth
Destination country import authorization is prerequisite for SAHPRA export authorization.
- Germany: BfArM BtMG §3
- UK: Home Office DLCU
- Netherlands: IGCD / CibG
- Include SA exporter details
- SAHPRA Export Authorization
SAHPRA export authorization application. Submit destination country import authorization with application.
- Destination import authorization copy
- SAHPRA Schedule 7 license reference
- Product specifications, batch numbers, quantity
- PIC/S or EU-GMP?
Destination market requires either PIC/S or EU-GMP certification. SAHPRA is a PIC/S observer working toward full membership.
- PIC/S Equivalent — SAHPRA GMP pathway
SAHPRA GMP (PIC/S alignment) accepted by some destination markets. SAHPRA is a PIC/S observer — full membership pending.
- EU-GMP Part I Required — EEA authority inspection
For EU export (Germany, Netherlands), EU-GMP Part I from an EEA competent authority is required. EEA authority inspection in SA required.
- Johannesburg / Cape Town Airport Export — JNB / CPT
Primary export points — OR Tambo International (JNB) and Cape Town International (CPT). SARS customs export declaration.
- All permits and certificates original
- SARS export declaration
- Narcotic export declaration
- Cold chain if applicable
- Export Cleared ✓
South African cannabis exported. Climate advantage and low labor costs make SA one of the most competitive global producers.