We understand that operating in an emerging, highly scrutinized sector - bioplastics from industrial hemp - requires more than a bold vision. It requires discipline. Our regulatory strategy is grounded in proactive compliance, inter-agency engagement, and alignment with the legal frameworks governing agriculture, manufacturing, trade, and environmental protection across borders.
We are building an industrial hemp bioplastics business that is as compliant as it is transformative - from the field to the factory floor, and across every trade corridor we operate in.
Malawi has legalized industrial hemp cultivation and commercialization under the Cannabis Regulation Act of 2020, regulated by the Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA). Regreen is:
In the process of formal registration with the CRA as a licensed operator
Committed to adhering to THC content thresholds for industrial hemp
Building traceability mechanisms from seed to finished product
Working with legal and compliance consultants to maintain active licensure, audit readiness, and crop reporting
Our operations in Mzuzu are fully designed to operate within the scope of Malawi’s national cannabis and environmental legislation.
While commercial hemp cultivation remains restricted, Kenya allows research and innovation under strict institutional partnerships. Regreen operates in Kenya as a regional coordination and commercial strategy hub, and is:
Structuring partnerships with legal advisory teams to track cannabis regulatory reform
Preparing for cross-border compliance under EAC and COMESA trade regulations
Engaging in active dialogue with environmental agencies to ensure sustainable product positioning
We maintain a strict separation between cultivation operations (Malawi) and business development/market engagement functions (Kenya).
Our commitment to product safety and market readiness includes:
Aligning with regional packaging and labeling laws, particularly under KEBS and MBS standards
Designing products to be compliant with international bioplastic regulations such as:
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
US Biopreferred Program (USDA)
ISO and ASTM biodegradability norms
We are also actively exploring registration of our products under customs codes for bioplastics to facilitate trade recognition and import/export efficiencies.
Regreen’s production facility in Mzuzu is being developed with strict environmental and industrial compliance in mind:
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) submitted under Malawi’s Environmental Management Act
Zoning and Land Use Permits approved for industrial activity
Construction permits issued in line with the Malawi Building Code
Ongoing collaboration with local authorities to ensure workplace safety, waste management, and emissions control
These steps ensure that our factory is legally sound, operationally safe, and environmentally responsible.
Given our multi-country footprint, Regreen is designing its model to operate efficiently within regional trade blocs, including:
COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa)
EAC (East African Community)
AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area)
We are structuring our logistics, documentation, and customs compliance to support smooth movement of goods across Malawi, Tanzania, and Kenya, with clear tax, tariff, and rules-of-origin frameworks.
To uphold our regulatory integrity, Regreen has established a dedicated compliance function that:
Coordinates licensing, documentation, and regulatory renewals
Maintains a compliance calendar and country-specific legal registers
Oversees regulatory due diligence with potential partners and suppliers
Engages external legal counsel in Malawi and Kenya for complex matters
We will also appoint a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead all cross-border regulatory, licensing, and product safety functions.
Investors, governments, and corporate buyers increasingly demand proof—not just of impact, but of institutional maturity. Regreen’s regulatory framework is designed to:
De-risk the investment process
Speed up time-to-market for new products
Build trust with certification bodies, governments, and global partners
Ensure long-term operational continuity
This is not just about passing audits—it’s about protecting our mission through structure, foresight, and responsibility.