12/03/2025
Industry Alert: Health Minister Enforces Comprehensive Ban on H**p in All Foods & Beverages
In a surprising move, Health Minister Dr. Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi has announced an immediate ban on the sale, importation, and manufacture of all foodstuffs containing any part of the Cannabis plant, including h**p, h**p seed oil, and h**p seed flour. This decision, detailed in the latest government gazette, affects products that have been legally available for over a decade in South Africa.
Key Points:
- Scope of Ban: All food and beverage products containing any part of the Cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis), as well as h**p derivatives like h**p seed oil and flour, are now prohibited.
- Industry Impact: This abrupt policy shift threatens the livelihoods of numerous businesses and entrepreneurs who have invested in the burgeoning h**p and cannabis sector, aiming to promote health, wellness, and economic growth.
Ecogreen Analytics urges all industry stakeholders to unite in challenging this ban at every level. The decision not only undermines years of progress but also highlights a concerning disconnect between governmental bodies responsible for the development of the h**p and cannabis sectors.
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