--- title: "Colombia Considers Allowing Cannabis Imports: Experts Say It Makes No Sense" description: Colombian Agricultural Institute's draft resolution on importing dried cannabis flower from Canada sparks concerns among industry experts about the impact on national production. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20filled%20with%20natural%20light%2c%20featuring%20a%20sleek%20conference%20table%20surrounded%20by%20professionals%20engaged%20in%20a%20discuss.jpeg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # Colombia Considers Allowing Cannabis Imports: Experts Say It Makes No Sense - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Cannabis Business News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-business-news) - 20 February 2025 The release of a draft resolution by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) regarding phytosanitary requirements for importing dried cannabis flower from Canada has raised alarms in the industry. While this is not yet a final decision, business leaders and industry experts warn of the potential negative effects on national production. Lucas Nosiglia, a cannabis industry expert with extensive experience in the Colombian market, sums it up clearly: “Defining phytosanitary requirements does not mean that cannabis has already been imported from Canada… It means that ICA has determined what requirements are necessary for this to happen.”   [Read more on Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/02/43833984/colombia-considers-allowing-cannabis-imports-experts-say-it-makes-no-sense) [Cannabis Business News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-business-news) ![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=200&height=200&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) #### [Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) At 420 Intel, we cover cannabis legalization news throughout the world, offer reliable information for cannabis business owners, detail technological advances that impact the marijuana industry, cover marijuana rallies from across the globe, and everything in between. - - - [Cannabis Politics](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-politics) [![CReDO Science Webinar Discusses the Origins and Effects of Cannabis Laws](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20virtual%20webinar%20setting%20featuring%20a%20distinguished%20speaker%20Dr%20Ethan%20Russo%20seated%20at%20a%20modern%20desk%20adorned%20with%20a%20laptop%20notes%20and%20a%20microphone%20Behind%20him%20a%20large%20screen%20displays%20the%20title%20History%20of%20Cannabis%20Prohibition%20and%20Schedul-1.jpeg?width=550&height=395&name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20virtual%20webinar%20setting%20featuring%20a%20distinguished%20speaker%20Dr%20Ethan%20Russo%20seated%20at%20a%20modern%20desk%20adorned%20with%20a%20laptop%20notes%20and%20a%20microphone%20Behind%20him%20a%20large%20screen%20displays%20the%20title%20History%20of%20Cannabis%20Prohibition%20and%20Schedul-1.jpeg)](https://420intel.com/blog/credo-science-webinar-discusses-the-origins-and-effects-of-cannabis-laws) - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - 26 March 2025 #### [CReDO Science Webinar Discusses the Origins and Effects of Cannabis Laws](https://420intel.com/blog/credo-science-webinar-discusses-the-origins-and-effects-of-cannabis-laws) On March 13, 2025, CReDO Science presented, “History of Cannabis Prohibition and Scheduling,” an... 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