Certification

Cannabis GAP Good Agricultural Practices for Cannabis Cultivation

The BPA Cannabis certification verifies that the cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of medicinal cannabis or industrial hemp are carried out in accordance with Good Agricultural Practices, within the regulatory framework established by the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA) in Uruguay. It is a key requirement for producers seeking to export their products to markets that demand traceability, quality, and safety throughout the entire supply chain.

What is BPA Cannabis certification?

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are a set of principles, standards, and technical recommendations applicable to the production, harvesting, and transportation of a crop, aimed at protecting human health, safeguarding the environment, and improving working conditions. Applied to cannabis, they cover aspects such as land selection and preparation, crop management, pest control, harvesting, drying and storage, and product transportation.

In Uruguay, the cultivation of cannabis (both medicinal and non-psychoactive industrial hemp) requires authorization from the IRCCA, which mandates compliance with good agricultural practices in the cultivation and transportation of the product. LSQA offers GAP auditing and certification services for cannabis producers, helping them demonstrate compliance with these requirements to the regulatory body and to clients and export markets.

The conceptual basis

The pillars of BPA Cannabis

Product safety

It ensures that the harvested product is free from physical, chemical or biological hazards, taking care of its quality from cultivation to delivery.

Environmental care

It promotes the responsible management of soil, water and biodiversity within the farmland.

Workplace safety

Ensure the health and safety of workers involved in cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.

IRCCA regulatory framework

Cannabis cultivation in Uruguay is subject to the authorization and oversight of the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis, which requires compliance with good agricultural practices as part of its licenses.

Why certify

Benefits of BPA Cannabis Certification

It facilitates compliance with IRCCA requirements for the cultivation and transport of cannabis.
It provides access to export markets that require quality and safety certifications for the product.
It improves crop traceability, from land selection to harvest.
It strengthens workplace safety conditions for farm workers.
It provides the backing of an independent certification body to clients and regulators.
It positions the producer competitively in an expanding cannabis market.

Frequently asked questions

What is BPA Cannabis Certification?

It is the certification that verifies that the cultivation, harvesting and post-harvest handling of medicinal cannabis or industrial hemp are carried out in accordance with Good Agricultural Practices.

What type of organizations does it apply to?

Applies to producers of medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp (non-psychoactive) authorized by the IRCCA in Uruguay.

What is the relationship between this certification and the IRCCA?

IRCCA is the regulatory body for cannabis in Uruguay and requires compliance with good agricultural practices as part of its cultivation and transportation licenses. LSQA audits and certifies this compliance as an independent body.