Yes, THCA is legal in Colombia if derived from hemp with ≤0.3% THC, aligning with 2021’s Decreto 811 and 2024’s Resolución 2276 by the Ministry of Justice. Non-compliant products face seizure under Ley 30 de 1986 and Decreto 1840 de 2018. Local authorities prioritize enforcement against unregistered psychoactive extracts.
Key Regulations for THCA in Colombia
- Hemp-Derived Compliance: THCA must originate from cannabis plants with ≤0.3% delta-9-THC, per Decreto 811 (2021). Products exceeding this threshold are classified as narcotics under Ley 30 de 1986.
- Licensing Requirements: Importers/exporters require authorization from the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) and Ministerio de Justicia, as stipulated in Resolución 2276 (2024). Unlicensed THCA distribution triggers administrative sanctions.
- Labeling and Traceability: All THCA products must include QR-coded certificates of analysis (COA) proving THC content, issued by ICA-accredited labs. Failure to comply risks confiscation under Decreto 1840 de 2018.