Purpose

To ensure that all cannabis cultivators supplying SACCA-affiliated cannabis clubs adhere to a unified, high-standard framework that prioritizes:

• Consumer safety

• Environmental sustainability

• Responsible business practices

• Legal accountability

• Transparent supply chains

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1. Legal & Regulatory Requirements

• All cultivators must comply with South African cannabis cultivation laws applicable at the time.

• If operating under a cultivation license (medical, hemp, or research), documentation must be made available to SACCA upon request.

• Cultivators operating within traditional, religious, or indigenous frameworks must submit a declaration outlining their practice.

• Cultivators supplying cannabis for export or SACCA-registered for-profit clubs must adhere to all required permits and agreements.

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2. Operational Compliance

• Must be able to provide traceability records of all plants from seed to harvest (batch tracking, strain identification, harvest dates).

• Must utilize a cultivation plan which includes:

  • Indoor / Greenhouse / Outdoor specification

  • Organic, hybrid, or synthetic nutrient approach

  • Pest and disease management protocols

• Waste management and composting of cannabis by-products must be environmentally safe.

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3. Product Quality Standards

• Cannabis must be free of harmful pesticides, heavy metals, molds, or pathogens.

• All dried flower must be:

  • Properly cured (minimum of 10–14 days)

  • Stored in glass or BPA-free containers

  • Labelled with strain, batch number, grow date

• Optional: Submission of lab results (if available) for potency and safety analysis.

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4. Safety and Hygiene

• Staff must be trained in basic hygiene and contamination prevention.

• Drying, trimming, and packaging areas must be sanitized and free from cross-contaminants.

• No tobacco, alcohol, or other substances may be mixed with cannabis products without disclosure.

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5. Sustainability and Ethics

• Growers are encouraged to use organic and regenerative farming methods where possible.

• Ethical labor practices must be upheld (no child labor, fair wages).

• Water use should be efficient and, where possible, recycled.

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6. Supply and Distribution

• Cannabis may only be supplied to SACCA-affiliated clubs, registered SACCA for-profit clubs (if compliant), or legal export entities.

• Cultivators may not sell to unauthorized individuals or groups.

• All transactions must be recorded and subject to audit if required.

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7. Transparency and Accountability

• Cultivators must complete a SACCA Grower Compliance Application Form.

• Growers must submit an annual self-assessment report detailing:

  • Harvests completed

  • Compliance practices

  • Any incidents or recalls

• SACCA reserves the right to review, inspect, or request documentation to verify ongoing compliance.

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8. Community Participation

• Cultivators are encouraged to participate in the SACCA Forum and collaborative updates to this Code.

• Amendments are suggested via the Forum and reviewed through a transparent, community-led process.

• Voting period for changes: 14 days, followed by approval and publishing of updates.

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9. Disciplinary Actions

• Non-compliance may lead to:

  • Removal from SACCA Grower Registry

  • Temporary suspension from supplying affiliated clubs

  • Public notice of non-compliance (if warranted)