Greece has introduced a nationwide ban on the retail sale and distribution of dried cannabis flower products under a new regulatory framework announced by the country’s medicines authority.
According to the announcement, the prohibition applies across the entire country and covers all forms of retail sale, circulation and supply of dried cannabis flowers to consumers, regardless of their tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content or overall cannabinoid concentration.
Ban Covers All Cannabis Sativa Flower Products
The measure applies to dried flowers derived from Cannabis sativa L. varieties, whether in processed or unprocessed form.
Authorities said the restrictions stem from provisions included in the new legislative framework governing cannabis-related products. The ban takes immediate effect and applies to all economic operators involved in the sector, as well as retailers and distributors.
Compliance Warning Issued
The National Organization for Medicines urged businesses and consumers to fully comply with the new legislation, stressing that the restrictions are already in force.
The authority emphasized the need for strict adherence to the regulations and warned that all prohibited activities involving the retail sale, distribution or supply of dried cannabis flower products must cease immediately.
Market Inspections Planned
Officials also announced that inspections will be carried out by the competent regulatory and enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with the new rules.
The checks will focus on verifying that businesses are observing the ban and implementing the requirements of the updated regulatory framework.
The decision establishes a blanket prohibition on dried cannabis flower products in the consumer market, irrespective of THC levels or other cannabinoid content, marking a significant change in the regulation of cannabis-derived products in Greece.
