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GACP — Good Agricultural and Collection Practices — gets mentioned constantly in cannabis sourcing conversations, but few buyers outside the industry know what the certification actually inspects, or which agency in Thailand has the authority to issue it. That distinction matters, because not every “GACP-aligned” claim is backed by an actual government-issued certificate.
Elephant Cann is a licensed, GACP-compliant cannabis producer based in Thailand, supplying pharmaceutical-grade cannabis to B2B buyers across regulated international markets. Every batch ships with a full Certificate of Analysis from an accredited independent laboratory, covering cannabinoid profile, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and microbiological safety, with the complete documentation pack available on request.
What GACP Certification Actually Covers
In Thailand, GACP certification is issued exclusively by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) under the Ministry of Public Health. It is not a private quality label — it’s a government-administered standard that documents:
- Cultivation conditions across the growing cycle, from soil or substrate management to environmental controls
- Input controls — what goes into the plant, including nutrients, pesticides, and water sources
- Full traceability records from seed selection through to harvest
- Contaminant testing protocols applied at defined stages of growth
This is the credential regulators and import partners check first, because it documents the part of the supply chain — cultivation — that’s hardest to verify after the fact.
See Elephant Cann’s GACP certification and batch documentation.
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The Full Licensing Picture Around GACP
GACP certification sits alongside several other licences that, together, make a Thai cannabis export shipment legally compliant:
- Cultivation licence — granted by the Thai FDA to approved growers operating under controlled conditions.
- Production/manufacturing licence — required for any processing or extraction of cannabis biomass.
- Export licence — issued by the Ministry of Public Health; products must have prior Thai FDA approval before an export licence is granted.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification — required by the Thai FDA for all processed or extracted cannabis products destined for export.
- GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) — mandatory at the farm level, as described above.
Why GACP Alone Isn’t the Whole Story
Exporters must ensure that all products carry a valid Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an accredited laboratory, confirming cannabinoid profile, microbiological safety, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and moisture content. GACP documents how the plant was grown; the COA confirms what’s actually in the finished batch. Buyers should expect both, not one or the other.
Request a sample COA alongside our GACP certification.
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This article is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Cannabis export requirements in Thailand are subject to change; confirm current rules with qualified legal counsel before structuring an export agreement.