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South Africa’s cannabis industry is planning to sue Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi over the ban on cannabis-infused food and beverages.
Announced on March 7, 2025, this new regulation prohibits the sale, import, and manufacture of food products containing any ingredients derived from Cannabis sativa—including commonly used items like hemp seed oil and flour.
IOL, reported that, the Department of Health, through spokesperson Foster Mohale, stated that consumer safety remains the top priority.
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CANNABIS INDUSTRY VS HEALTH MINISTER
The ministry insists that the ban is crucial under the current legal framework the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics, and Disinfectants Act of 1972 which grants the minister authority to control substances incorporated in food.
Officials have highlighted the absence of a pre-market approval system for cannabis-infused products as a significant gap.
SOUTH AFRICA’S CANNABIS INDUSTRY IS PLANNING TO SUE HEALTH MINISTER AARON MOTSOALEDI
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