Politics
2026 reserves crucial legislative advances for medical cannabis in Brazil
Anvisa receives letter questioning "requirement of criminal background check" for cannabis cultivation
ICR launches petition to defend access to imported medical cannabis in Brazil
Senate may vote on bill in February that regulates the medicinal use of cannabis
State of SP and Campinas must provide cannabidiol to patient with fibromyalgia, headache, and anxiety
12/01/2026Unanimous decision from the 3rd Public Law Chamber benefits a woman, the rapporteur cites STJ criteria
Government discusses regulation of cannabis and promises interministerial agenda
07/01/2026Minister 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
06/01/2026Meeting 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
05/01/2026MJSP ceremony formalizes social participation in Conad, integrating Cannab and FACT among the elected members for the new cycle
SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory
02/01/2026SDR/MAPA Ordinance No. 815 opens deadline for suggestions on plants cultivated in the national territory
Anvisa Collegiate Board has new composition defined after director's departure
29/12/2025Marcelo Mario Matos Moreira takes over as substitute in the Fourth Board, filling the vacancy of the former rapporteur of the review of RDC 327
Anvisa approves new framework for herbal medicines in Brazil
19/12/2025New regulation simplifies registration and expands the use of biodiversity in herbal medicines, as soon as cannabis products are classified as medicines, they must comply with these standards.
Sergipe discusses expanding medical cannabis policy in SUS
18/12/2025Meeting of the State Health Council discussed new protocols and free access to cannabis-based products in the public network
Anvisa prohibits sale and advertising of unregistered cannabis oil
15/12/2025Document sets regulatory priorities, including rules for cannabis cultivation, updates to resolutions, and adjustments to the sector's health framework
Cannabis cultivation and regulatory review take center stage in the 2026–2027 Regulatory Agenda
15/12/2025Approved document defines 161 priority topics for the next two years, including national cultivation of low-THC cannabis
Santa Catarina: $1 million amendment strengthens supply of cannabidiol in SUS
15/12/2025Proposal included in the Multiannual Plan aims to organize access to cannabis-based medications and reduce litigation in the state
Anvisa suspends review of RDC 327 after director's request for further analysis
10/12/2025Rapporteur Rômison Mota advocated for changes impacting imports via RDC 660; new rule prioritizes national products when there is equivalence