Politics

Anvisa proposes strict rules for cannabis cultivation for research purposes in Brazil

Anvisa proposes strict rules for cannabis cultivation for research purposes in Brazil

28/01/2026

New resolution allows planting by universities and pharmaceutical industries, requiring maximum security systems and total traceability of the plant

Medical cannabis and compounding pharmacies: Anfarmag's position

Medical cannabis and compounding pharmacies: Anfarmag's position

28/01/2026

In Deusa Cast #54, Marco Fiaschetti advocates for treatment customization and the inclusion of the compounding model in the revision of RDC 327

Anvisa proposes creation of “Regulatory Sandbox” for cannabis cultivation by associations

Anvisa proposes creation of “Regulatory Sandbox” for cannabis cultivation by associations

27/01/2026

Proposal aims to regulate the performance of non-profit entities in a controlled experimental environment, using the Regulatory Sandbox model to comply with STJ decision

Anvisa to resume voting on RDC 327 in the first meeting of 2026

Anvisa to resume voting on RDC 327 in the first meeting of 2026

26/01/2026

Norm review may limit imports via RDC 660 if there is a national equivalent; director Thiago Campos presents dissenting vote

2026 reserves crucial legislative advances for medical cannabis in Brazil

2026 reserves crucial legislative advances for medical cannabis in Brazil

22/01/2026

Resumption of Anvisa review and STJ deadline for cultivation define the sector's direction in the first quarter of the year

Anvisa receives letter questioning "requirement of criminal background check" for cannabis cultivation

Anvisa receives letter questioning "requirement of criminal background check" for cannabis cultivation

22/01/2026

Adesaf Institute points out unconstitutionality in vetoing workers with criminal history in research areas and requests review of measure

ICR launches petition to defend access to imported medical cannabis in Brazil

ICR launches petition to defend access to imported medical cannabis in Brazil

19/01/2026

National mobilization seeks to maintain Anvisa's RDC 660/2022 and prevent risks to the continuity of treatments for thousands of patients

Senate may vote on bill in February that regulates the medicinal use of cannabis

Senate may vote on bill in February that regulates the medicinal use of cannabis

15/01/2026

Proposal creates a legal framework for production, importation, and self-cultivation; the report included strict security requirements for the medicinal use of cannabis

State of SP and Campinas must provide cannabidiol to patient with fibromyalgia, headache, and anxiety

State of SP and Campinas must provide cannabidiol to patient with fibromyalgia, headache, and anxiety

12/01/2026

Unanimous decision from the 3rd Public Law Chamber benefits a woman, the rapporteur cites STJ criteria

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda

Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda

07/01/2026

Minister Guilherme Boulos meets sector to discuss working group and inclusion of associations in new medicinal cannabis legislation

Boulos meets entities to discuss the regulation of medicinal cannabis

Boulos meets entities to discuss the regulation of medicinal cannabis

06/01/2026

Meeting at the Planalto, with the presence of Eduardo Suplicy, discusses the recognition of associations and access to treatment

Conad swears in new councilors for the 2025–2027 term with the inclusion of cannabis entities

Conad swears in new councilors for the 2025–2027 term with the inclusion of cannabis entities

05/01/2026

MJSP ceremony formalizes social participation in Conad, integrating Cannab and FACT among the elected members for the new cycle