Cabinet has confirmed the formal withdrawal of regulations gazetted by Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi which banned food products containing cannabis and hemp. Motsoaledi had expressed concern over unregulated imported foodstuffs containing hemp, its oils and cannabis. This caused an outcry from various stakeholders and businesses prompting a meeting with between Minister Motsoaledi and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Minister in the presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says further consultation will continue over the matter...

<p>Cabinet has confirmed the formal withdrawal of regulations gazetted by Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi which banned food products containing cannabis and hemp. Motsoaledi had expressed concern over unregulated imported foodstuffs containing hemp, its oils and cannabis. This caused an outcry from various stakeholders and businesses prompting a meeting with between Minister Motsoaledi and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Minister in the presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says further consultation will continue over the matter...</p>

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"Hemp seed proteins are superior & could be fortified within the meals that they are giving our kids" - Cannabis Trade Association Africa welcomes government's u-turn on cannabis and hemp foodstuff ban