A recent opinion piece by Lael Bethlehem in Business Day (25 September 2026) has again highlighted a persistent problem in South Africa’s cannabis landscape: the absence of clear, purpose-built rules for cannabis and hemp edibles is creating risks, particularly for children. Gummies, chocolates and other infused products are widely available online and in some retail […]
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South African consumers and entrepreneurs continue to encounter a confusing and incomplete regulatory landscape when it comes to cannabis and hemp edibles. Gummies, chocolates, infused drinks, baked goods and related products sit at the intersection of three legal regimes: the Medicines and Related Substances Act (administered in practice by SAHPRA), the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants […]