Regulatory decisions are credible only when they are supported by scientific evidence, objective analysis and specialised expertise. Within the medical and industrial cannabis sector, where effective oversight is intrinsically linked to public safety and the integrity of the regulatory framework, the strategic partnership between the National Cannabis Control Agency and the Institute of Forensic Medicine establishes the scientific foundation upon which regulatory verification, supervision and enforcement are built.  

The Agreement institutionalises cooperation in the fields of laboratory and toxicological expertise, ensuring that regulatory activities are supported by accurate analyses, standardised methodologies and verifiable scientific evidence. By integrating scientific expertise into regulatory processes, the partnership enhances the quality, consistency and credibility of administrative and regulatory decision-making.

A key strength of this cooperation lies in reinforcing the technical dimension of regulatory oversight. Through access to independent scientific expertise, the Agency strengthens its capacity to support inspections, verifications and regulatory decisions with objective laboratory evidence rather than relying solely on administrative procedures. This significantly enhances legal certainty, institutional credibility and the overall quality of regulatory governance.

The partnership also contributes to the development of national laboratory capacity, professional expertise and scientific cooperation, creating opportunities for continuous improvement in analytical methodologies and alignment with internationally recognised standards. It promotes closer collaboration between science and public administration as a fundamental principle of modern governance. Aligned with European best practices, this strategic partnership places science at the heart of the regulatory system, ensuring that the control of medical and industrial cannabis is supported by professional integrity, laboratory evidence and the highest technical standards. Through this cooperation, the National Cannabis Control Agency further strengthens a regulatory model in which sound scientific evidence forms the basis of effective, transparent and accountable decision-making.