By Amy Musgrave
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will withdraw a ban on the sale, importation and manufacturing of foodstuffs containing cannabis, hemp, hemp seed oil or hemp seed flour.
This follows various objections over the ban, with warnings that it will have dire consequences on job creation and economic development related to the sector.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has instead decided on more stakeholder consultation and public participation on the formulation of new regulations that will limit health risks and the negative impact of foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp, particularly on minors.
“In light of further stakeholder consultations, the Minister of Health will withdraw the Regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (Foodstuffs Act) to prohibit the sale, importation and manufacture of foodstuffs containing hemp and cannabis,” the Presidency said in a statement.
“The Department of Health will continue to consult broadly before publishing the revised regulations.”
Ramaphosa said in
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