What is the difference between GACP and GMP?

What is the difference between GACP and GMP?

Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the cannabis sector are essential regulatory standards ensuring the quality, safety, and consistency of medicinal cannabis. GACP focuses on cultivation, harvesting, and primary...
GREAT PIONEERS IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY

GREAT PIONEERS IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY

Roger Adams (1889-1971) Prominent American chemist, left a lasting legacy in cannabis research. In the 1940s, Adams and his team achieved a notable milestone by identifying and structuring for the first time cannabidiol (CBD), a key component of cannabis with...
Rebecca Allen Tapp, Product Manager at Paralab Green, part of Paralab SA

Rebecca Allen Tapp, Product Manager at Paralab Green, part of Paralab SA

What factors should be considered when selecting an extraction method for medicinal products and what are their main differences? When choosing an extraction method for cannabis-based pharmaceutical products, it’s crucial to have a clear vision of your goals. Start by...
NOVEL FOOD AND CBD

NOVEL FOOD AND CBD

The term “novel food” refers to those foods that have not been significantly consumed in the European Union before May 15, 1997, the date on which the first European regulation on novel foods came into effect. These foods may include novel ingredients,...
Marta Rodríguez, Director of Cannabisforum

Marta Rodríguez, Director of Cannabisforum

What are the main challenges you see for cannabis companies when it comes to integrating into pharmaceutical regulations? The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most regulated, not only in Spain but also in other international markets, with the European Union,...
DRYING AND CURING OF CANNABIS

DRYING AND CURING OF CANNABIS

DRYING Cannabis contains about 80% water. In many applications, it is necessary to use its flower in its dried form; moreover, drying the plant prevents the growth of microorganisms and allows for long-term storage while maintaining potency, flavor, medicinal...