The clarification of the regulatory framework for hemp farmers and companies contributes to the legal certainty of the sector.
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Position of AECANI
Hemp flowers and hemp extracts containing up to 1% of THC constitute agricultural products which, according to Community regulations, enjoy free circulation on the European market.
Aspects Requiring Clarification
AECANI identifies the following items that could benefit from more precise delineation
1. Delimitación de Competencias
Sería conveniente clarificar qué cultivos corresponden a la competencia del MAPA (agrícola) y cuáles a la AEMPS (medicinal).
2. Coherencia con el Derecho Comunitario
El marco podría armonizarse con la doctrina Kanavape para garantizar la libre circulación de productos de cáñamo legales en la UE.
3. Fundamentación del Umbral de THC
El estándar del 1% reconocido por la Farmacopea Europea ofrece una base científica que podría considerarse.
What does AECANI propose?
Our constructive proposal includes
- Clarification of the scope of application to distinguish industrial hemp from medical cannabis
- Recognition of 1% THC as the scientific threshold for the CBD-dominant chemotype
- Regulatory consistency with the agricultural character of industrial hemp recognized by PAC
The hemp sector generates more than 10,000 jobs and contributes significantly to the Spanish rural economy.
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"We recognize the value of medical cannabis and consider it essential to clearly distinguish its scope from industrial hemp, an established agricultural sector that contributes positively to the Spanish economy.
Process Status
AECANI continues to work with legal and scientific experts to articulate proposals for clarification. We will keep our partners informed of any progress in this constructive dialogue process
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📚 Related Documentation
- Royal Decree 903/2025 - official BOE
- Sentence Kanavape (C-663/18) - Doctrine of the TJUE
- Congressional PLN 2023 - Mandate for 1% THC