Cannatrek signs MoU to advance medicinal cannabis research

Cannatrek, an Australian vertically integrated plant-based medicine company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research into the use of cannabis. The strategic partnership marks the first-ever MoU for medicinal cannabis research between any Australian and Japanese organisation or government.

The MoU swiftly follows the Japanese Government’s recent change in stance towards the use of cannabis with the Lower House passing the bill to legalise the use of medical products made from cannabis in mid-November.

Cannatrek CEO Tommy Huppert said, “Cannatrek has the manufacturing capability to supply the highest quality of medicinal cannabis products for domestic and international markets via our Shepparton facility. The facility recently received Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) accreditation, which further enhances export opportunities.”

Under the MoU, the framework for cooperation encompasses several key areas including agronomic research, training resources for clinicians, pharmaceutical supply chain, e-healthcare, navigating regulation and compliance, and connecting experts in the field.

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