The Agency
Its mission is to oversee, control, and inspect the cultivation and processing of cannabis plants, and the production of its by-products for medical and industrial…
Competencies
The Agency exercises its competencies based on the principles of legality, professionalism, responsibility, accountability, efficiency, and…
Functions
The Agency monitors the activities of licensed and permitted entities at every stage and throughout every production cycle to ensure that the activities …
The Licensing Commission
The Licensing Commission is established alongside the Agency to review and evaluate applications submitted for obtaining a license for…
News
The National Agency for Cannabis Control (NACC) and the State Police signed a strategic cooperation agreement today, March 25, 2025, to strengthen oversight, control, and security mechanisms in the cultivation, processing, and production of cannabis by-products for medical and industrial purposes in Albania, aiming to ensure a safe and sustainable industry.
This cooperation aims for the strict implementation of Law No. 61/2023 by establishing a well-coordinated oversight system, where the parties commit to coordinating actions in inspection and monitoring to ensure that licensed and authorized entities operate in compliance with legal obligations and adhere to the highest national and international standards.An important element of this cooperation...
The National Agency for Cannabis Control (NACC) continues its collaboration with the academic world by formalizing an important partnership with the University of Tirana, the largest educational and research institution in the country.
On February 28, 2025, the General Director of the National Agency for Cannabis Control (NACC), Prof. Assoc. Linda Pustina, and the Rector of the University of Tirana, Prof. Dr. Artan Hoxha, signed a cooperation agreement for a regulated, sustainable, and innovative approach to the cannabis industry. By combining academic expertise with institutional and practical knowledge, this agreement will...
NACC continues to expand its collaboration with academic institutions: Agreement with UPT for innovation in the control and monitoring of cannabis.
In an important step towards advancing scientific research and technological development in Albania, the National Agency for Cannabis Control/ NACC has signed a cooperation agreement with the Polytechnic University of Tirana (UPT). This partnership aims to bring innovation and advanced technology in the control, monitoring, and processing of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes in...
Cooperation Agreement signed between the National Agency for Cannabis Control/ NACC and the General Prosecutor’s Office.
The National Agency for Cannabis Control/ NACC and the General Prosecutor's Office have formalized a cooperation agreement with the primary aim of ensuring integrity in the cannabis sector for medical and industrial purposes. This agreement establishes mechanisms for the exchange of information between the two institutions, ensuring the proper implementation of law no. 61/2023 and the prevention...