What are the differences between Thai GACP requirements and European GACP?
This is an important question if you are a Cannabis producer for medical and export sector. The clear direction of Thai Government, even in absebce of the Cannabis and Hemp Act, that will be issued and enforced in 2024, is in total control of product through traceability and of quality through Thai GACP and GMP standards.
Thai GACP standards will cover the production until the packaging and primary shipment (the moment producer will load the product on a truck). From there, GMP standards will take over. If you are a producer of cannabis for medical use or recreational (that is considered medical as well), you will need to grow in respect of Thai GACP standards.
If you export, you will also have to take into consideration the standards of Destination Country.
In this table we provide for reference the comparison between Thai GACP according to ” Thailand guidelines on Good agricultural and collection practices (GACP) for medical plants” and EU GACP according to “GUIDELINE ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL AND COLLECTION PRACTICE (GACP) FOR STARTING MATERIALS OF HERBAL ORIGIN”.
If you need to get Thai GACP certification, please visit our Partner Company’s websites: https://gacpasia.com/ and GACP.in.th;
Topic |
Thai GACP Requirements |
European guidelines for Medicinal Herbs |
| 0. Reference Document | Thailand guidelines on Good agricultural and collection practices (Thai GACP) for medical plants | GUIDELINE ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL AND COLLECTION PRACTICE (GACP) FOR STARTING MATERIALS OF HERBAL ORIGIN |
| 1. Quality assurance | 1.1. Adequate measures must be in place to control the production process at every step, ensuring the consistent production of high-quality and safe products in alignment with the requirements of our trading partners. | |
| 2. Personal Hygiene | 2.1. Operators are required to possess a comprehensive understanding of the botanical characteristics of cannabis plants and the various factors related to production, including planting, harvesting, processing, and storage of cannabis herbal raw materials. | All primary processing procedures should fully conform with regional and/or national guidelines on food hygiene and personnel entrusted with handling of medicinal plants/herbal substances should be required to have a high degree of personal hygiene (including personnel working in the field) and have received adequate training regarding their hygiene responsibilities. |
| 2.2. Post-harvest and processing workers should possess the necessary knowledge to prevent the deterioration of cannabis herbal ingredients during their work. | The welfare of all staff involved in growing and processing should be ensured. | |
| 2.3. Workers must adhere to appropriate dress codes for their work location, refrain from wearing jewelry, necklaces, or any other items that may pose a risk while working, and they must maintain a high level of personal hygiene. | Personnel must be protected from contact with toxic or potentially allergenic medicinal plants/herbal substances by means of adequate protective clothes. | |
| 2.4. Operators are obligated to wash their hands thoroughly each time they commence work, after using the restroom, or when coming into contact with any potentially hazardous materials. | Persons suffering from known infectious diseases transmittable via food, including diarrhoea, or being transmitters of such diseases, must be suspended from areas where they are in contact with medicinal plants/herbal substances, according to regional and/or national regulations. | |
| 2.5. Smoking and eating are strictly prohibited in the work area to prevent contamination and the subsequent loss of quality in cannabis herbal raw materials. | Persons with open wounds, inflammations and skin-infections should be suspended from areas where the plant processing takes place or should have to wear appropriate protective clothing/gloves until their comple te recuperation. | |
| 2.6. Workers should receive adequate welfare support and be provided with facilities and conveniences necessary for their work. They should also undergo an annual health examination. | Personnel should receive adequate botanical training before performing tasks that require this knowledge. | |
| 2.7. All workers must comply with labor laws. | Collectors must have sufficient knowledge of the plant they have to collect. This includes identification, characteristics and habitat requirements. The collectors must be able to differentiate between the collected species and botanically related and/or morphologically similar species to avoid any risk to public health. Collectors should have sufficient knowledge about the best time to harvest and harvesting technique and the importance of primary processing to guarantee the best possible quality. | |
| 2.8. Operators are required to provide workers with appropriate protective equipment to mitigate potential dangers arising from contact with substances that may cause irritation or allergic reactions during the production of cannabis herbal raw materials. | If collectors are without sufficient knowledge, a local supervisor should guarantee the education, supervision and documentation. | |
| 2.9. Workers involved in the use of organic substances, biological products, and fertilizers must undergo proper training and wear suitable protective clothing. | It is advisable to educate all personnel dealing with the medicinal plant/herbal substance and all those engaged in its cultivation regarding cultivation techniques including the appropriate use of herbicides and pesticides. | |
| 2.10. Workers who are ill or exhibit symptoms of illness while working are not allowed to work. | Collectors of medicinal plants/herbal substances should be instructed on all issues relevant to the protection of the environment and conservation of plant species. This will include information on regulations related to protected species. | |
| 2.11. Workers with wounds or any type of skin lesions must either suspend work or wear complete protective equipment to prevent contamination of the produce or raw materials of herbs and marijuana. | ||
| 2.12. Individuals entering the cannabis plant production area from outside must adhere to the manufacturer’s hygiene regulations and comply with all rules and regulations in place. | ||
| 3. Document & Recording | 3.1. An operating manual (Standard Operating Procedure: SOP) must be developed for each step related to production, harvest, and preliminary processing to ensure the consistent quality of cannabis herbal raw materials. | All processes and procedures that could affect the quality of the product must be documented. |
| 3.2. A record of past land use and pest outbreaks for a minimum of two years must be maintained. | Extraordinary circumstances during the growth period that may influence the chemical composition of the medicinal plant/herbal substance such as extreme weather conditions and pests, particularly in the harvest period must be documented. | |
| 3.3. Records of activities in every production step, detailing the activities performed, the date, and the name of the operator, must be documented in accordance with the operations manual. | For cultivated medicinal plants/herbal substances all processing steps have to be documented including the location of cultivation. Field records showing previous crops and plant protect products used should be maintained by all growers. | |
| 3.4. A record of production factors, including their sources and specific details, must be maintained | For cultivated medicinal plants/herbal substances, it is essential to document the type, quantity and the date of harvest as well as the chemicals and other substances used during production such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and growth promoters. | |
| 3.5. Environmental conditions that have an impact on the quality and safety of cannabis herbal raw materials must be documented. | The application of fumigation agents must be documented. | |
| 3.6. Data on the use of organic substances and biological products in the planting plot must be recorded each time they are utilized, specifying the type, purpose of use, date of use, rate, method of use, and the operator’s name. | The geographic location of the collection area and the harvest period should be described as precise as possible. | |
| 3.7. Cannabis herbal raw materials that are in the process of storage, transportation, and packaging for sale must be labeled with the produce model and attached with a code or mark indicating the origin of production and harvest date to facilitate traceability to the source of origin. | Batches of medicinal plant materials should be unambiguously and unmistakeably traceable to their sources. Therefore appropriate labelling and batch assignment should take place as early as possible.. Collected and cultivated medicinal plant/herbal substance material should carry different batch numbers. | |
| 3.8. All documents exchanged between producers, processors, buyers, and distributors must be securely stored. | Batches from different geographical areas shall be mixed only if it can be guaranteed that the mixture itself will be homogenous. Such processes should be well documented. | |
| 3.9. Records of both internal and external assessments, including complaints from all trading partners, must be maintained. | All agreements (production guidelines, contracts etc.) between producer or colle ctor and buyer should be in written form. It should be documented that cultivation, harvesting and production have been performed in accordance with these agreements. Minimum information included in the documentation should cover geographical location, country of origin and responsible producer. | |
| 3.10. The operations, recorded data, and complaints must be reviewed at least once a year to maintain confidence in the production process and improve work procedures in accordance with objectives. Records of these reviews and corrections must be retained as evidence. | The results of audits should be documented in an audit report (copies of all documents, audit reports, analysis reports) to be stored for a minimum of 10 years. | |
| 3.11. Records of complaints and corrections must be maintained for at least two years. | ||
| 4. Equipment | 4.1. Equipment, containers, and materials that come into direct contact with cannabis plants must be kept in a clean condition and must not introduce contamination. | Be clean, regularly serviced and oiled to ensure good working order and mounted, where applicable, in an easily accessible way. Furthermore, machinery used in fertiliser and pesticide application must be regularly calibrated. |
| 4.2. All tools and equipment used in the production process of cannabis herbal raw materials must be resistant to corrosion, easy to clean, and not made from toxic materials that alter the smell, taste, or other important properties of the cannabis herbal raw materials. | Those machine parts that are in direct contact with the harvested medicinal plant/herbal substances, must be cleaned after use to ensure that remaining residue does not result in subsequent cross-contamination. | |
| 4.3. All tools and equipment should be designed and constructed to prevent harm to workers, minimize the risk of contamination of cannabis plants, and be easily cleaned and inspected. | The equipment should be made from appropriate materials so that cross-contamination of medicinal plants/herbal substances with chemicals and other non-desirable substances is prevented. | |
| 4.4. Agricultural tools and equipment requiring precision in operation must be inspected, and corrective action must be taken if discrepancies are found. Repairs or replacements must be carried out to ensure that the equipment functions effectively according to standards, at least once a year. | ||
| 4.5. Waste containers must be designed to prevent leaks, be easily cleaned, and equipped with tightly closing lids. | ||
| 4.6. Trash cans used for waste disposal must be clearly labeled and not used in the production process. Waste must be promptly removed on a daily basis. | ||
| 5. Planting Area (Site) | 5.1. Planting areas and materials for cultivating cannabis plants must be free from contamination by heavy metals, chemical residues, or disease-causing microorganisms, as well as any other contaminants that may compromise the safety of cannabis herbal raw materials. | Medicinal plants should not be grown in soil contaminated with sludge, heavy metals, residues, plant protection products or other chemicals etc. Any chemicals used in the growth or protection of the crop should be kept to a minimum. |
| 5.2. Soil samples and cannabis plant materials must be collected for toxic residue and heavy metal analysis before planting, at least once. | Manure applied should be thoroughly composted and should be void of human faeces. | |
| All other fertilising agents should be applied sparingly and in accordance with the needs of the particular species. Fertilisers should be applied in such a manner as to minimise leaching. | ||
| 6. Water Supply | 6.1. Water samples must be collected and analyzed for residual toxins and heavy metals before growing cannabis plants. | Irrigation should be controlled and carried out according to the needs of the medicinal plant. |
| 6.2. Appropriate watering methods must be employed based on the environment and the specific needs of the cannabis plant. | Water used in irrigation should comply with regional/national quality standards. | |
| 6.3. The use of treated wastewater is strictly prohibited in the cannabis plant production process. | ||
| 7. Fertilizer | 7.1. Only legally registered fertilizers should be used. | |
| 7.2. Fertilizers must be applied in a manner that aligns with the needs of cannabis plants and does not negatively impact the environment. | ||
| 7.3. Proper management of fertilizer use is essential to prevent contamination by microorganisms that do not cause disease, as well as chemical and physical factors that may compromise safety and the quality of cannabis herbal ingredients. | ||
| 7.4. The use of human excreta as fertilizer is prohibited. | ||
| 7.5. If farmers produce organic fertilizer for their own use on the farm, the organic fertilizer must undergo complete fermentation or decomposition, with documentation of the source of raw materials and production methods. | ||
| 7.6. Storage, mixing, and transport areas for fertilizer, including separate areas for composting organic fertilizers, must be appropriately proportioned and located to prevent contamination of the cannabis planting area and water sources. | ||
| 8. Seed and Propagation Material | 8.1. Cannabis seeds and propagules must be of high quality, free from pests, and accurately correspond to the specified species. | Seeds should originate from plants that have been accurately identified in terms of genus, species, variety/cultivar/chemotype and origin and should be traceable. The same applies to vegetatively propagated medicinal plants. Seeds and/or vegetatively propagated medicinal plants used in organic production have to be certified as organic. The starting material should be as free as possible from pests and diseases in order to guarantee healthy plant growth. Where possible, species naturally resistant or tolerant to disease should preferably be used. |
| 8.2. The source of cannabis seeds and propagules must be verifiable. | The presence of different species, varieties or different plant parts has to be controlled during the entire production process, and such adulteration should be avoided. The use of genetically modified medicinal plants or seeds must comply with regional and/or national regulation | |
| 8.3. Measures must be in place to prevent the adulteration of different types and strains of cannabis plants during the production process. | ||
| 9. Cultivation | 9.1. Production control measures must be implemented at each step without compromising the safety, product quality, environment, and the health and safety of producers, consumers, and local communities. | Tillage should be adapted to plant growth and requirements. |
| 9.2. Cannabis plant production must adhere to conservation agriculture principles that are environmentally friendly and beneficial to the surrounding communities and society. | Pesticide and herbicide applications should be avoided as far as possible. When necessary approved plant protection products should be applied at the minimum effective level in accordance with the recommendations from the manufacturer and authorities. The application should be carried out only by qualified staff using approved equipment. The minimum interval between such treatment and harvest time must be stipulated by the buyer or be consistent with recommendations from the manufacturer of the plant protection product. Regional and/or national regulations on maximum residue limits in the European Pharmacopoeia, European Directives, Codex Alimentarius etc should be complied with. | |
| 9.3. An integrated pest management system (IPM) must be employed, which is appropriate and does not rely on chemicals for preventing and eliminating pests. | ||
| 9.4. Organic substances or plant growth-promoting substances should be used at appropriate levels with minimal impact on the cannabis plants. | ||
| 9.5. Only permitted organic substances or biological substances, in accordance with the law, should be used to prevent and eliminate pests. | ||
| 9.6. Agricultural hazardous substances prohibited for production, import, export, or possession in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535 and its amendments must not be used or possessed, with the exception of organic substances or biological substances. | ||
| 9.7. Chemical sprayers and equipment, as well as the correct method for applying chemicals, must be carefully selected. The chemical sprayer must be inspected to ensure it is in proper working condition for efficient use. | ||
| 9.8. The sprayer and equipment must be cleaned after each use, and rinse water must be disposed of in a manner that does not lead to environmental contamination. | ||
| 9.9. Various types of organic substances or biological products must be stored in specific storage locations to prevent contamination of each substance. Control measures must ensure the safe picking and use of these substances without causing harm to individuals or contamination of the produce. | ||
| 10. Harvesting | 10.1 All components of the cannabis plant must undergo harvesting within their respective appropriate timeframes. This ensures the provision of raw materials of the highest quality for cannabis herb production. | Individuals should be designated to identify and verify collected medicinal plants/herbal substances and to supervise collectors. (see 4.7 and 4.8) |
| 10.2 Harvesting operations must be conducted under favorable weather conditions. It is imperative to avoid harvesting during periods of dew, rain, or high humidity. | Collection must be carried out in compliance with existing regional and national and/or national species conservation legislation. Collection methods must not damage the growth environment ensuring optimum conditions for regeneration of the medicinal plant/herbal substance harvested. | |
| 10.3 During the harvesting process, diligent attention must be given to identifying and removing any substandard parts of cannabis herbal raw materials to prevent mold formation and the degradation of cannabis raw material quality after harvest. | Medicinal plants/herbal substances from species that are listed as endangered (CITES, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) must not be collected unless the relevant competent authority has given its authorisation. (see 4.10) | |
| 10.4 Stringent measures must be implemented to prevent contamination from impurities, weeds, and toxic plants during the harvesting process in conjunction with the handling of cannabis herbal raw materials. | Medicinal plants/herbal substances should be harvested when they are at the best possible quality for the proposed use. | |
| 10.5 Vigilant efforts should be made to avert contamination from hazardous objects or substances coming into contact with the harvested produce, ensuring that harvested items are not placed directly on the ground. | Damaged plants or plant parts need to be excluded or limited in accordance with a specific pharmacopoeial monograph, where relevant. | |
| 10.6 Overlapping of cannabis raw materials must be avoided, and steps should be taken to prevent confusion or damage to cannabis herbal raw materials following harvest. | Medicinal plants/herbal substances should be harvested under the best possible conditions avoiding wet soil, dew, rain or exceptionally high air humidity. If harvesting occurs in wet conditions possible adverse effects on the medicinal plant/herbal substance due to increased moisture levels should be counteracted. | |
| 10.7 The cleanliness of equipment and tools utilized during harvesting must be rigorously maintained to minimize damage, contamination, and ensure the preservation of cannabis herbal raw material quality. | Cutting devices or harvesters must be adjusted such that contamination from soil particles is reduced to a minimum. | |
| 10.8 Harvesting personnel are required to uphold high standards of cleanliness and readiness in their operations to reduce damage and contamination while maintaining the quality of cannabis herbal raw materials. | The harvested medicinal plant/herbal substance should not come into direct contact with the soil. It must be promptly collected and transported in dry, clean conditions. | |
| 10.9 Containers for cannabis raw materials must be maintained in a clean state, free from residual impurities and remnants of cannabis herbal raw materials from prior storage. | During harvesting, care should be taken to ensure that no toxic weeds mix with harvested medicinal plants/herbal substances. | |
| 10.10 Comprehensive measures must be established to prevent contamination by animals and animal carriers from affecting harvested cannabis products. | All containers used during harvesting must be clean and free of contamination from previous harvests. When containers are not in use, they must be kept in dry conditions free of pests and inaccessible to mice/rodents, livestock and domestic animals. | |
| 10.11 During the transportation of harvested produce, extreme care should be exercised, ensuring prompt delivery to the product collection point. Transport protocols should incorporate measures to prevent an increase in humidity within the cannabis herbal raw materials during transit. | Mechanical damage and compacting of the harvested medicinal plant/herbal substance that would result in undesirable quality changes must be avoided. In this respect, attention must be paid to: – overfilling of the sacks, – stacking up of sacks. | |
| 10.12 Transport procedures must be implemented with measures to prevent damage, increased adulteration, and contamination from heavy metals, chemical residue, pathogenic microorganisms, or other contaminants that may compromise the safety of cannabis raw materials during transportation. | Freshly harvested medicinal plants/herbal substances must be delivered as quickly as possible to the processing facility in order to prevent thermal degradation. | |
| 11. Primary Processing Process | 11.1 Upon the arrival of freshly harvested cannabis herbal raw materials at the processing location, it is imperative to promptly transfer them to appropriate containers to shield them from light and moisture. Furthermore, they should be stored in conditions that prevent deterioration due to high temperatures and inhibit the growth of microorganisms. | Primary processing includes washing, cutting before drying, fumigation, freezing, distillation, drying, etc. Where applicable, all of these processes must conform to regional and/or national regulations and should be carried out as soon after harvesting as possible. |
| 11.2 In instances where fresh cannabis herbal raw materials are processed into dried cannabis, expedient drying measures must be implemented following harvest and transportation to the processing site. This ensures that the quality of dried cannabis raw materials remains uncompromised by elevated temperatures and microorganisms. | On arrival at the processing facility the harvested medicinal plant/herbal substance has to be promptly unloaded and unpacked. Prior to processing the material should not be exposed directly to the sun, except in cases where there is a specific need, and must be protected from rainfall, insect infestation etc. | |
| 11.3 Storage conditions for processed cannabis herbal raw materials should include precise control of temperature and humidity levels to minimize damage. | In the case of natural open air drying, the medicinal plant/herbal substance must be spread out in a thin layer. In order to secure adequate air circulation, the drying frames must be located at a sufficie nt distance from the ground. Drying directly on the ground or under direct exposure to the sunlight should be avoided unless specifically required. Attempts must be made to achieve uniform drying of the medicinal plant/herbal substance and thus avoid mould formation. | |
| 11.4 Measures should be instituted to reduce the humidity levels of cannabis herbal raw materials effectively, thereby preventing quality degradation and contamination. | Except in the case of open air drying, the drying conditions such as temperature, duration, air circulation etc must be selected taking into consideration the medicinal plant part such as root, leaf or flower and the nature of its active constituent, such as essential oils. Individual conditions must be recorded in detail. | |
| 11.5 Cannabis herbal raw materials obtained from fields must undergo a sorting and inspection process during processing. | All materials must be inspected and where necessary sieved in order to eliminate sub- standard product and foreign bodies. Sieves must be maintained in a clean state and should be serviced regularly. | |
| 11.6 During the preliminary herbal processing stage, cannabis herbal raw materials should be subject to inspection to eliminate any materials that fail to meet established standards. Additionally, measures must be taken to eliminate contaminants and foreign substances. | Clearly marked waste-bins should be available, emptied daily and cleaned. | |
| 11.7 Parts of cannabis herbal raw materials derived from plots should be thoroughly cleaned, rendering various types of cannabis herbs suitable for the production process. | ||
| 11.8 Adequate measures should be taken to ensure that the processing of cannabis herbal raw materials aligns with national standard requirements, regional standards, and agreements with partners. | ||
| 11.9 Stringent precautions should be implemented throughout the preliminary processing stages to prevent contamination and spoilage. Animal carriers must not be present, and measures to deter pests must be in place. | ||
| 11.10 Specific processing methods that may impact safety, such as radiation, should be communicated and specified. These actions must be undertaken by personnel with expertise in the relevant field, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the country of origin and trading partners. | ||
| 12. Harvest Location (Building) | 12.1 The primary processing building’s location must be devoid of any undesirable odors, smoke, fire hazards, dust, or contaminants. It must not be susceptible to flooding. | Buildings used in the processing of harvested medicinal plants/herbal substances must be clean, as well as thoroughly aerated and must never be used for housing livestock. |
| 12.2 Buildings designated for primary processing should possess structural integrity, ease of cleanliness, sunlight protection, and safeguards against external contamination. Furthermore, they must be designed to prevent the intrusion of carriers and pests, while controlling temperature and humidity levels and facilitating proper ventilation. | Buildings must provide adequate protection for the harvested medicinal plants/herbal substances against birds, insects, rodents and domestic animals. In all storage and processing areas suitable pest control measures such as baits and electric insect killing machines must be operated and maintained by professionally qualified staff or contractors. | |
| 12.3 Construction materials used in building must not pose a risk of cross-contamination with raw materials or cannabis herbs. | It is recommended that the packaged medicinal plant/herbal substance be stored: – in buildings with concrete or similar easy to clean floors, – on pallets, – with a sufficient distance from the wall, – well separated from other herbal substances to avoid cross-contamination. Organic products must be stored separately. | |
| 12.4 The internal structure and components within the primary herbal processing area must be constructed from durable, easily maintained, and sterilizable materials. They must be made from non-toxic substances that do not react with cannabis herb ingredients and do not introduce cross-contamination risks. | Buildings where plant processing is carried out must have changing facilities as well as toilets including hand-washing facilities, according to regional and/or national regulations. | |
| 12.5 Areas with varying levels of hygiene control should be physically separated to prevent cross-contamination. | ||
| 12.6 Adequate equipment for disinfection and various necessary cleaning and disinfection tools must be available. | ||
| 12.7 Handwashing sinks and changing areas must be designed in accordance with hygienic principles and equipped with the necessary amenities. | ||
| 12.8 Water used must adhere to cleanliness standards, and its quality should be adjusted to suit the processing requirements. Water storage and distribution equipment should have measures in place to prevent contamination. | ||
| 12.9 The wastewater system within the primary processing process should function efficiently without negatively impacting the environment or contaminating water used in planting plots. | ||
| 12.10 Adequate lighting should be installed within the workspace, with overhead light bulbs equipped with protective features to prevent contamination in case of breakage or damage to items that may come into contact with cannabis herbal raw materials. | ||
| 13. Packaging and Labeling | 13.1 Cannabis herbal raw materials that have undergone preliminary processing should be promptly and appropriately packaged to prevent degradation due to exposure to light, temperature, humidity, and contaminants. | In order to protect the product and to reduce the risk of pest attacks, early packaging is advisable. |
| 13.2 Continuous quality inspection measures should be in place for cannabis herbal raw materials throughout the processing stages until packaging. | Following processing monitored by in-process controls, the product should be packaged in clean and dry, preferably new sacks, bags or cases. The label must be clear, permanently fixed and made from non-toxic material. Information must conform with regional and/or national labelling regula tions. | |
| 13.3 Tools, equipment, and containers used for processed cannabis herbal raw materials must be suitable, undamaged, clean, and dry. They should not cause reactions leading to changes in the quality of raw materials and must comply with specified manual operations (Standard Operating Procedures; SOP). | Reusable packaging material should be well cleaned and properly dried prior to use. No contamination should occur through reusing of bags. | |
| 13.4 Reused containers must be clean and not contribute to contamination or adulteration. | Packaging materials must be stored in a clean and dry place that is free of pests and inaccessible to livestock and domestic animals. It must be guaranteed that no contamination of the product occurs by the use of packaging materials, particularly in the case of fibre bags. | |
| 13.5 Containers should be stored in a clean, dry environment, free from animal carriers, pests, and various sources of contamination. | ||
| 13.6 Labels affixed to containers must be clear, providing information such as the scientific name, plant part, source of origin, producer name, production batch number, harvest date, production date, quantity, and other details in accordance with the requirements of trading partners and countries. | ||
| 14. Storage and Distribution | 14.1 The equipment used for transporting packaged cannabis herbal raw materials must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, ensuring protection from light, temperature fluctuations, humidity, and contamination. | Packaged dried medicinal plants/herbal substances, including essential oils, should be stored in a dry, well-aerated building, in which daily temperature fluctuations are limited and good aeration is ensured. Fresh products should be stored between 1°C and 5°C while frozen products should be stored below -18°C (or below -20°C for long term storage). |
| 14.2 Packaged cannabis herbal raw materials should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated environment to safeguard their quality and integrity. | In the case of bulk transport, it is important to secure dry conditions. Furthermore, in order to reduce the risk of mould formation or fermentation it is advisable to use aerated containers. As a substitute, the use of sufficiently aerated transport vehicles and other aerated facilities is recommended. Essential oil transport must conform with appropriate regulations. Regional and/or national regulations on transport have to be respected. | |
| 14.3 The storage room designated for cannabis herbal raw materials must be kept impeccably clean and incorporate measures for controlling light, temperature, humidity, and preventing contamination | Fumigation against pest attack should be carried out only where necessary and must be carried out exclusively by licensed personnel. Only registered chemicals must be used. Any fumigation against pest attack should be reported in the documentation. | |
| For fumigation of warehouses, only substances permitted by the regional and/or national regulations should be used. | ||
| When frozen storage or saturated steam is used for pest control, the humidity of the material must be controlled after treatment. |
Summary
Service Type
Thai GACP Certification
Provider Name
GACP Asia Co., Ltd.,
37/84 Siam Building, Soi 36 Erawan 1 Road, Moo 15, Khlong Song,ปทุมธานี-12120,
Telephone No.+6621006351
Telephone No.+6621006351
Area
Thailand
Description
Thai GACP standards are mandatory for medical cannabis to be processed and exported and will soon be mandatory as well for local consumption
