Trimming & Sorting
Precision trimming and grading of cannabis flower to pharmaceutical specifications, ensuring uniformity and quality for every batch destined for global markets.
Somerset West, Western Cape
Post-harvest processing built to EU-GMP principles, for medicinal cannabis export
A specialist post-harvest facility that will transform GACP-compliant cannabis flower into medicinal cannabis products processed to EU-GMP principles — from cultivation partner to international market.
- EU-GMPBuilt to EU-GMP principles
- GACPGACP-compliant supplier requirements
- SAHPRASAHPRA licence application in progress
- TraceabilityBatch traceability by design
Who We Are
From farm to global pharmaceutical market
Delta-Nine Pharmaceuticals is a specialist post-harvest cannabis processing company based in Somerset West, Western Cape. We will partner with GACP-certified cultivation suppliers, selected through our supplier qualification process and operating under Quality/Technical Agreements, purchasing GACP-compliant cannabis flower and adding pharmaceutical value through a facility designed for GMP compliance.
Our mission is to ensure every processed batch meets the highest global standards for quality, safety, and consistency — enabling South African cultivators to access premium international markets with confidence.
- Drying, trimming, curing, and precision sorting
- Pharmaceutical-grade weighing, packaging, and secure storage
- Controlled, GDP-aligned local and export logistics
- Strict batch traceability and quality assurance throughout
What We Do
End-to-end post-harvest processing services
Drying & Curing
Controlled environment drying and curing processes designed to preserve terpene profiles and cannabinoid integrity, and designed to meet strict moisture and microbiological standards.
Packaging & Labelling
Packaging, once licensed, under controlled GMP procedures in tamper-evident, pharmaceutical-grade containers with labelling in line with applicable regulatory requirements for the destination market.
Secure Storage
Climate-controlled, secure vaulted storage with environmental monitoring and full chain-of-custody documentation from intake through to dispatch.
Quality Assurance
In-process testing and batch release procedures, once licensed, will be aligned with EU-GMP (EudraLex Volume 4) principles, with full documentation packages for regulatory submissions.
Export Logistics
Once licensed, we will provide end-to-end export coordination including temperature-controlled transport, permits, and regulatory documentation for international pharmaceutical markets.
How It Works
The journey from flower to export
- Step 01
Cultivator Partnership
We will source from GACP-certified cultivation suppliers, selected through our supplier qualification process and operating under Quality/Technical Agreements, verifying licence and GACP documentation before intake.
- Step 02
Intake & Verification
Once licensed, every incoming batch will be weighed, documented, and tested before entering our controlled processing environment. Batch records will be opened and chain of custody will begin.
- Step 03
Processing
Drying, curing, trimming, sorting, and grading will be performed in our facility, designed to pharmaceutical-grade standards, under controlled and monitored environmental conditions.
- Step 04
Packaging & Release
Once licensed, finished product will be packaged to EU-GMP specifications, labelled for target markets, and batch-released by our Responsible Pharmacist with full documentation.
- Step 05
Global Export
Temperature-controlled logistics, import permits, and regulatory documentation will be coordinated for delivery to international pharmaceutical markets worldwide.
Our Milestones
Our road to licensing and EU-GMP
- 2024
Company Established
Delta-Nine Pharmaceuticals incorporated in South Africa. Facility site selection and initial planning commenced in Somerset West, Western Cape.
Completed - Early 2025
Facility Build-Out
Processing facility constructed to pharmaceutical-grade specifications. Quality Management System development and SOP drafting initiated.
Completed - Q2 2026
SAHPRA Licence Application
Application submitted to SAHPRA in June 2026. Facility inspection readiness and compliance review underway.
In Progress Cultivator supplier qualification
In Progress- Late October 2026
SAHPRA site inspection scheduled for late October 2026
Scheduled First commercial batches: following SAHPRA licence award
Commencement of commercial post-harvest processing for GACP-certified cultivation suppliers, selected through our supplier qualification process and operating under Quality/Technical Agreements. Initial batch records, QA protocols and supply agreements activated.
Target- Q1 2027
EU-GMP audit proposed for January 2027, subject to the authority's confirmation
Target
Standards & Compliance
Built on the highest global standards
its not personal, its GMP
Our facility and processes are designed from the ground up to meet the rigorous requirements of both South African and international pharmaceutical regulators — so that product can be prepared to meet export market requirements.
Our operations are designed to meet SAHPRA licensing requirements and EU-GMP guidelines, with quality management, batch traceability, and environmental monitoring designed into every stage.
- Processing rooms designed to Grade D
- Designed to EU-GMP principles
- SAHPRA licence application in progress
01
GACP Intake Verification
All incoming flower will be verified against the supplier's SAHPRA licence and GACP documentation before acceptance into our facility.
02
Controlled Processing Environment
Processing rooms and controlled zones designed to Grade D, to maintain pharmaceutical-grade environmental conditions throughout processing.
03
Batch Traceability
Batch records will be kept from intake to release, designed to provide traceability for every unit produced.
04
Regulatory Release
Once licensed, batch release by our Responsible Pharmacist, with documentation packages prepared for target market submissions.
Get in Touch
Partner with us for global reach
Whether you're a GACP-compliant cultivator interested in becoming an approved supplier, or an international buyer seeking supply from a facility working towards EU-GMP certification, we'd like to hear from you.
- Location
- Somerset West, Western Cape