Just a few days ago, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk, which is a regulatory body of the Department of Health in Mexico, announced that they were going to soon release new regulations surrounding cannabis products for the country.
The agency, which is known as Cofepris, plans on coming up with rules that will permit the sale of cannabis-based medicines, cosmetics, food, and other products.
Several months ago, lawmakers in Mexico managed to pass a bill that legalized cannabis in the country for both scientific purposes and medicinal use. The new bill sought to classify THC as being a therapeutic substance. And it's about time, seeing as there are millions of people who have been using cannabis on a regular basis to find remedy from a myriad of different ailments.
As of right now, recreational use of cannabis is still strictly prohibited in the country.
However, they have been making changes to move toward pushing for some legalization in the form of medicinal use, but they've been slow on considering the same for recreational use. For several months, medical cannabis use has been legal in the country; despite people still not having the freedom to grow their own or use it recreationally.
Under the newly passed changes in Mexico, the plan is to permit the importing and sale of cannabis-related goods on the market; those that they approve of anyways.
Despite it seeming like the government is moving to embrace cannabis and permit a little bit of freedom for the people in allowing them to exercise their natural rights, their legalization usually doesn't end up looking the way that many would expect.
In many ways it just makes the situation worse. However, for many people it's better to have some skewed form of legalized access to what can help them, rather than the only having criminalized options that come with a lot of risk.
Not that long ago, the World Health Organization deemed cannabis to be of medicinal value and said that it could provide benefit for a variety of issues like epilepsy and cancer. They also suggested that it should not be withheld from those who need it for medicinal purposes.
It's nice to see lawmakers in Mexico considering some changes, it's better late than never. Though we must keep in mind that even though they say they want to "legalize" that sometimes doesn't end up translating into the freedom that you'd expect when hearing such a promise.
Pics:
Pixabay
Pixabay
Sources:
http://www.newsweek.com/mexico-legalize-marijuana-based-food-drinks-cosmetics-medicine-754994
https://www.civilized.life/articles/mexico-legalize-marijuana-products/
https://www.marijuana.com/news/2017/12/mexico-and-portugal-fan-the-flames-of-cannabis-legalization/
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mexico-marijuana/mexican-congress-approves-use-of-medical-marijuana-idUSKBN17U2ZJ
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/mexico-to-allow-imported-cannabis-edibles-in-2018
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5175825/Medical-marijuana-NO-public-health-risks-declares.html
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/953103/medical-marijuana-world-health-organization-who-cannabidiol-cbd-raul-elizalde-hempmeds-mexico
Related Posts:
Drug Use And Human Rights
https://steemit.com/writing/@doitvoluntarily/drug-use-and-human-rights
Mexico Looking To Export CBD Oil To Colombia
https://steemit.com/cannabis/@doitvoluntarily/mexico-looking-to-export-cbd-oil-to-colombia
Its about time really ! I think for the many health bennifits , it should be legalized everywhere . It will be here in Canada by the summer time ! upped an resteemed 👍✌👌👍
right on. the only problem with legalization is that it creates a monopoly and as with everything else government monopolizes, a mediocre or outright bad product. That's what will be happening in canada.
@alieone... in Ontario, the Wyne gov't is creating a monopoly on the retail distribution. I write about the industry and it's sad to see how Canada is going to "Legalize" Cannabis, yes there are multiple LPs to choose from, but their quality is no better than most expereinced home growers.
Exactly the argument I saw on a video from BC grower. The federal an Ontario govt are of one mind, well, maybe the word mind isn't appropriate although wynne isn't stupid, just power hungry and corrupt wheras the PM..The point is, it's all to get more tax money, just look how they milk the 'sin' taxes at every opportunity.
thanks for the info
@doitvoluntarily... Does anyone find the irony of the new legislation in Mexico only allows for the import and sale of Cannabis related goods, yet they were the biggest exporter to the US at one point. This is good for the Canadian Licensed Producers, as they are already exporting cannabis to other countries around the world, we cover them in our newsletter at http://www.investinmj.com
Since many people are using it better legalise it so taxes can be collected and users can be monitored @doitvoluntarily
the former most likely. i'd think with all the drug lords out there their last concern should be cannabis
Never used, but let people make their own choices! Nice
There seems to be more and more states and countries go that way , cheers
Hopefully these changes will be favorable for the nation and its people.
thank you very much dear friend @doitvoluntarily for sharing this information
I wish you a great day
Meanwhile, Idaho lawmakers stick to their vow to NEVER let ANY form of marijuana (including HEMP!) be legalized, because we saw "Refer Madness" and we know those Mexicans and black men will rape all the white women if we legalize the Devil's Weed, don't ya know? This is Whidaho, where we PROTECTS our white womenz. Hell yeah!
Sorry, the average Idahoan is a lovely human, but our lawmakers appear to be stuck in the last century. And my lovely neighbors KEEP RE-ELECTING THEM!! AGHHH!!
🤖💬 This post has received a 25.00 % upvote from @dab4dab sponsored by @netgodbeerus
Help Grow the Steemit Cannabis Community with Automated Cannabis Curation - Send Steem/SBD to @Dab4Dab with a link to your 420 Steemit post in the MEMO and watch the magic happen!
Help build a Rewarding Cannabis community!
-Upvote this comment
-Follow @Dab4Dab
-Join our Cannabis Curation Team
💛710 Dating: http://dab4dab.com
Hi @doitvoluntarily
This publication reflects the importance of product legalization. The benefit would not only be for producers, but also for those who buy it for reasons that benefit their health.
My humble vote in support of your post ...
Merry Christmas!
thank you @henrycalu !
They are topping into the market and i hope this move will build up their economy, great post and thanks for sharing
God have mercy
I was a nurse for 20 years. I saw patients self medicate with cannibas with great benefits. I was there when AIDS was first diagnosed and it really helped patients. Great for siezures, MS, and many other diseases and side effects. I don't understand the hesitation in legalizing cannibas in US for medical reasons. Great article about Mexico - kind of ironic.
Big pharma is the reason. It wouldn't be profitable to have people medicate themselves with a plant. This video is a testimony on cancer treatment from a doctor who's been persecuted by the government while his patients were left to die.
Cannabis is just one plant that has so much potential that it is a danger to the industry.🤖💬 This post has received a 100.00 % upvote from @iseekush sponsored by @netgodbeerus
Help Grow the Steemit Cannabis Community with Automated Cannabis Curation - Send Steem/SBD to @iSeekush with a link to your 420 Steemit post in the MEMO and watch the magic happen!
Help build a Rewarding Cannabis community!
-Upvote this comment
-Follow @iSeekush
-Join our Cannabis Curation Team
🔥420 News http://www.iseekush.com/420/
Awesome Post Everybody knows how much you like me so much that I can learn and learn many things every day looking at your post and I think your posts will be of great help to us and so I invite all my steemit friends. Thank you for posting the post
I am interested in what effect you guys think this will have on the cartels, and in turn, nation as a whole?
It will destroy cartels, or possibly just turn the government into the cartel through law.
Wow, that's a great step to take! I hope it means nothing but good changes for Mexicans. Dealing of this drug would probably decrease so much and so many people will be able to get away from a criminal lifestyle.
Dios queda que ya la legalicen.
I can't believe my country is doing this that's wonderful! Thanks for the info my friend merry Christmas!🎄🎄😊😊❤️
Another informative post! Thanks.
This is good post
This should be pretty interesting.
Good to see the move forward in supporting cannabis although the cartels may not like it. Hope there is no body counts in the meantime.
I say, do it voluntarily :-)
https://steemit.com/christmas/@cannagirl/sexy-cannagirls-christmas-smokin-up-xmas-trees
One small step to sense hopefully more will follow and it will rapidly increases !
Thanks for the post!