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In a press statement, it was announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday, 25 March, to discuss concerns over unregulated foodstuffs containing hemp and cannabis.
During the meeting, Dr Motsoaledi warned that, without proper oversight, these products could pose health risks, particularly to minors.
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CANNABIS AND HEMP FOOD REGULATIONS BAN
He emphasised that additional regulations are necessary to address these risks as such products continue to enter the market unchecked.
Dr Motsoaledi plans to revise the proposed regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act.
The original regulations aimed to prohibit the sale, importation, and manufacture of foodstuffs containing hemp and cannabis.
DR MOTSOALEDI TO UPLIFT CANNABIS AND HEMP FOOD REGULATIONS BAN
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