First company gains GMP approval in producing medicinal cannabis

Dutch supplier Bedrocan has become the world’s first producer of medicinal cannabis to be compliant with the European Medicines Agency’s good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards.

This milestone, which follows a rigorous inspection by the Dutch Health Care Inspectorate, marks the first time a medicinal cannabis producer has reached such a level of compliance, the highest standard a medicine manufacturer can meet in its production process.

Tjalling Erkelens, chairman of Bedrocan International, said: “This is a significant recognition. We have always aimed to meet the highest pharmaceutical standards. Now our way of working is officially recognized by the authorities.”