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Thailand sets quality standards for cannabis extracts
The Narcotics Control Committee has issued a regulation specifying quality standards for cannabis and hemp extracts classified as Category 5 narcotics. Extracts for medical use must comply with limits on microbial contamination (TAMC, TYMC, E. coli, Clostridium, Salmonella) and heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury). The standard took effect on July 4, 2026.
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