The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) removed from the agenda, this Wednesday (13), the analysis of the draft proposing new rules for the cultivation and control of cannabis with low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The topic was listed as item 2.8 of the 12th meeting of the Collegiate Board of Directors (Dicol) and could change the classification of varieties with up to 0.3% THC, currently prohibited, allowing their cultivation under strict control conditions.

The proposal aimed at updating the SVS/MS Ordinance No. 344, of May 12, 1998, in compliance with the decision of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) within the Government's Action Plan. The rapporteur, director Daniel Pereira, decided not to bring the matter to a vote in this session. There is still no new date set for when the topic will be back on the agenda.

It is expected that Anvisa will resume the discussion before September 30, 2025, the deadline set for the regulation to be delivered.