The Costa Rican government published Law No. 10113 "Law on cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic use and hemp for food and industrial use". 

This would approve both domestic production and imports of products containing industrial hemp. 

According to the text, the raw material must contain a maximum of 1% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, it is still awaiting the regulation of the Law to know the maximum levels allowed in the final product, as well as the specific conditions for the use of this ingredient in food and food supplements. 

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It is worth mentioning that the Latin American market is moving forward in the approval of hemp for industrial applications, especially in food and food supplements. Now, Costa Rica became in the fourth country to approve its use, while Argentina and Paraguay are currently discussing this matter as well.

If you are interested in exploring the opportunities and challenges for hemp products in the field of food and food supplements in Latin America, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Published: 30 March, 2022

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