Revision of Japan’s Marijuana Control Law Cannabis as a Potential Medicinal Product

October 24, 2023
If the Japanese government confirms the safety and efficacy of medicinal products containing ingredients extracted from the cannabis plant. In order to allow their use in Japan, the Cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the Cannabis Control Law. This amendment may lead to more widespread medical use of marijuana. The background behind the proposal and its impact will be explained.

Motivations behind the Amendment to the Marijuana Control Law
Background behind the Japanese government’s decision to revise the Cannabis Control Law
There is an awareness of the new possibilities opening up in the medical field. This opens the possibility for medicines containing cannabidiol (CBD), an ingredient derived from cannabis, to be used in the medical field in Japan.

Current Law and New Amendments
Current Law in Japan
Medicines produced from cannabis plants can be subject to clinical trials based on an appropriate implementation plan. However, there are restrictions on their subsequent use. In other words, their use as medicines is restricted. Thus, it has been difficult to use them in the medical field.

The new proposed amendment would allow the medical use of pharmaceutical products containing CBD, a cannabis-derived ingredient, if their safety and efficacy are confirmed. This opens up the possibility of CBD-containing medicines being widely used in Japan, including for the treatment of intractable epilepsy.

International Background
The revision of Japan’s Cannabis Control Law is also in line with international trends. Cannabis-derived medicines, including CBD, have already received regulatory approval in Western countries. They are also recognized as being particularly effective in the treatment of intractable epilepsy and other disorders. As a result, there is growing worldwide interest in the use of cannabis as a medicine.

Measures Against Drug Abuse and Tighter Regulations
The new amendments also include measures to combat drug abuse and strengthen regulations. In addition, marijuana will be added to the Narcotics Control Law and will be subject to the same use offenses as other controlled substances. This demonstrates the focus on preventing drug abuse as well as expanding medical use.

Goals for Enforcement
The proposed amendment is intended to take effect within one year of its promulgation. In other words, a legal framework for utilizing marijuana as a medical use will be in place in the near future.

The amendment to Japan’s Cannabis Control Law will expand the potential for medical use of medicines containing cannabis-derived ingredients. Thus, it is expected to open new avenues for the treatment of intractable diseases. At the same time, it is an important step in addressing the prevention of drug abuse. Much attention will be paid to the research and implementation plans both domestically and internationally!

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