DRC Government Authorised — Active Operations
Congo Development Priority Sarl — Industrie de Défense

Africa's Premier Medical Cannabis
Export Authority

CODEP Sarl is the Democratic Republic of Congo's licensed regulatory and export authority for Cannabis sativa, operating under direct ministerial mandate. We supervise a national network of 380+ accredited producers and ensure full compliance across the entire supply chain — from cultivation to international export.

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380+Accredited Producers
300TAnnual Capacity
8 YrsSector Experience
4x/yrHarvest Cycles
100%Organic
Institutional Authority

A Government-Mandated Regulatory Structure

CODEP Sarl (Congo Development Priority) is a joint-venture parastatal linked to the Congolese defence industry, mandated by the DRC Ministry of Health under Ministerial Order N°1250/CAB/MIN/SPHP/2023 to regulate, supervise, and facilitate the export of Cannabis sativa for medical and scientific purposes.

CODEP reports directly to the Head of State while maintaining full operational and managerial autonomy. Its dual mandate covers national regulatory oversight and international commercial representation — ensuring every tonne exported from the DRC carries the full weight of state-backed compliance.

Through Greenmendic Sarl, CODEP executes its cultivation, production, and commercialisation mission — training farmers, distributing improved seed varieties, and supporting cooperative networks across the country.

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Ministry of Health, Hygiene & Prevention
Primary issuing authority; oversight via ACOREP and CMPC
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Economic & Financial Intelligence Dept. (ANR)
National intelligence — financial oversight and security compliance
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Ministry of Foreign Trade
Export authorisation and international market-access coordination
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ACOREP — Agence Congolaise de Régulation Pharmaceutique
Technical pharmaceutical evaluation; licence renewal partner
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CMPC — Commission Multisectorielle du Cannabis
Advisory and coordination body for all medical cannabis activities in DRC

CODEP's Authorised Activities

  • Cultivate, produce, hold, and commercialise Cannabis sativa for medical and scientific purposes
  • Train farmers and cooperatives in vegetative multiplication and agronomic techniques
  • Distribute improved cannabis seed varieties and provide technical farm support
  • Process Cannabis sativa into fibres for textile/paper industry, essential oils, and derivatives
  • Issue accreditations to local producers and community cooperatives (currently 380+)
  • Facilitate and execute export contracts on behalf of all accredited producer members
  • Represent DRC producers in international pharmaceutical and commercial markets
  • Coordinate with INCB (UN Narcotics Control Board, Vienna) for treaty compliance
Licences & Certifications

Verified Regulatory Credentials

Every document underpinning CODEP's operations — from the founding ministerial order to phytosanitary certificates and import/export numbers — has been formally issued by the competent governmental authority. The full dossier is available to qualified buyers and institutional investors upon request.

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Ministerial Exploitation Licence

DRC Ministry of Health — Dr Kamba Mulanda Samuel Roger

Arrêté Ministériel N°1250/CAB/MIN/SPHP/2023 — Grants CODEP Sarl exclusive rights to cultivate, produce, hold, commercialise, and export Cannabis sativa for medical and scientific purposes. Valid five years, renewable.

Ref: N°1250/CAB/MIN/SPHP/CJ/OWE/2023 · Kinshasa, Août 2023
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RCCM Commercial Registration

Ministère de la Justice RDC — GUCE Kinshasa/Matete

CODEP Sarl incorporated as SARL with share capital of 60,000,000 CDF. Registered under OHADA commercial law with 99-year duration. Three shareholders: DRC State (KAYINDA), GREENMEDIC, and CREPPAT.

RCCM: CD/KNM/RCCM/22-B-00854 · 23 Novembre 2022
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National Identification Number

DRC Ministry of National Economy

Formal corporate identity registration issued to CODEP Sarl (Congo Development Priority Sarl), confirming registered address and authorised operational activities as a legally constituted Congolese entity.

NID: 01-H5300-N17038A · 02 Décembre 2022
Active — 2025📦

Import–Export Trading Number

DRC Ministry of Foreign Commerce

Official import-export registration enabling CODEP and its member producers to conduct international trade operations. Issued under Ordonnance-Loi n°73-009, valid annually, renewable.

PM/PP/001GAX-25/I0A774BK1Z · Février 2025
Verified — 2019🇺🇸

USDA Phytosanitary Certificate

US Dept. of Agriculture — APHIS PPQ

Certifies 5,000 Cherry Blossom Hemp Seeds (Cannabis sativa) as quarantine-pest free, meeting DRC phytosanitary requirements. Confirms legitimate seed import from Blue Forest Farms LLC, Colorado.

Cert: F-S-08013-08693880-7-N · 12 November 2019
Lab Tested🔬

Cannabinoid Profile — Cherry Blossom

Altitude Consulting Labs, Colorado

Third-party HPLC analysis: CBDA 14.864%, CBD 1.699%, Max Active THC 0.30% (compliant), Total Cannabinoids 18.22%. Cherry Blossom strain confirmed compliant for international pharmaceutical markets.

Lab No: 201810-0342 · October 2018
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Health Canada — Cultivation Licence

Health Canada — Licensing & Security Division

Standard Cultivation licence under the Cannabis Regulations issued to partner operator Maribec Health Products Inc., demonstrating CODEP's engagement with internationally licensed cultivation partners.

LIC-HDL2SE7RQG-2020 · Effectif: 4 Sept 2020
UN Compliance🌐

INCB — UN Narcotics Control Board

International Narcotics Control Board, Vienna

CODEP operates in full compliance with the INCB — the UN's independent quasi-judicial expert body implementing international drug control conventions — ensuring all exports comply with treaty obligations.

UN Treaty Framework · Vienna, Austria
Strategic Partner🤝

Green House International

Green House International

Strategic international market partnership providing CODEP with access to established global cannabis distribution networks, technical advisory, and commercial development support across target markets.

Active Commercial Partnership
Notarised⚖️

Notarial Act of Incorporation

Office Notarial — GUCE Kinshasa/Matete

Acte Notarié N°22/KNM/IM/015478 executed by Notaire Pascal Mbuyi Kabundi, certifying the statutes and constitutive assembly of CODEP Sarl under OHADA Uniform Commercial Law. Witnessed and sealed.

Acte: 22/KNM/IM/015478 · 18 Novembre 2022
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Colorado Certificate of Origin — Hemp Seed

Colorado Dept. of Agriculture — Plant Industry Division

State certificate confirming 5,000 Hemp Seeds originating in Colorado, USA, shipped by Blue Forest Farms LLC to CODEP's accredited receiver in Kinshasa via phytosanitary certificate.

Via: F-S-08013-08693880-7-N · November 2019
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Seed Purchase & Supply Agreement

Blue Forest Farms LLC, Colorado USA

Formal seed supply agreement for 5,000 Feminized Cherry Blossom Hemp Seeds. Governs quality assurance, THC compliance thresholds (max 0.30%), third-party testing requirements, and international delivery terms.

Blue Forest Farms LLC + Imperia Bios s.r.o. · $5,075 · 2019
Accredited Producer Network

CongoMedicPlants — Featured CODEP Accredited Farmer

SAER Sarl (Société Agropastorale et d'Énergie Renouvelable) — operating as CongoMedicPlants — is a fully accredited CODEP member producer. Led by Prof. John Kasuku (PhD, Coventry University), SAER Sarl cultivates 100% organic Cannabis sativa under full CODEP regulatory supervision with a production capacity of up to 300 tonnes per year and four annual harvest cycles.

100% Organic CODEP Accredited Cherry Blossom Malawi Strain USA Strains CBD Varieties THC Varieties Air & Sea Export
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Hillside cannabis field — CODEP accredited farm, DRC Greenhouse operations — SAER Sarl Aerial view — greenhouse complex, DRC
Production & Logistics

Operational Capacity

300
Tonnes per Year
Current annual production capacity across the CODEP network. Available stock ready for immediate supply.
4×
Harvests per Year
Staggered quarterly model ensures year-round supply. One harvest cycle every three months.
380+
Accredited Producers
National network of licensed private companies and community cooperatives supervised by CODEP.
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Export Modes
Air freight and sea freight options available depending on buyer requirements and destination.
100%
Organic
No synthetic pesticides, growth hormones, or chemical fertilisers at any stage. Organic inputs only.
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Buyer Support
Invitation letters, visa support, local transport and accommodation for buyers visiting the DRC.
Export Track Record

Proven International Export Markets

CODEP has been active in the cannabis sector for eight years. Over the past three years, confirmed export sales have been concluded to the following markets:

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North Macedonia
Confirmed Export
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Dubai / UAE
Confirmed Export
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Canada
Confirmed Export
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United States
Seed & Genetics
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European Union
Target Market
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Israel
Target Market
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Australia
Target Market
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African Markets
Regional Dev.
Leadership

The People Behind CODEP

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Prof. Athanase Makaya

Managing Director — CODEP Sarl & Greenmendic Sarl
PhD — EPFL, Lausanne, SwitzerlandCo-Gérant, CODEP Sarl

Professor Makaya holds a doctorate from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) — one of the world's leading technical universities. As Managing Director of CODEP and Greenmendic Sarl, he has led the DRC's national medical cannabis regulatory framework, built the 380+ producer network, and directed export relationships across North Macedonia, Dubai, and Canada over eight years.

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Prof. John Kasuku

Deputy MD — CODEP Sarl · Managing Director — SAER Sarl / CongoMedicPlants
PhD — Coventry University, UKMD, SAER Sarl

Professor Kasuku holds a doctorate from Coventry University, United Kingdom. As Deputy Managing Director of CODEP and Managing Director of CongoMedicPlants (SAER Sarl), he bridges CODEP's regulatory authority with ground-level operational expertise — overseeing pharmaceutical-grade cultivation, international trade compliance, and producer relations.

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M. Bashengezi Mihigo Constantin

Co-Gérant — CODEP Sarl · Representative, CREPPAT
Co-Gérant, CODEP SarlCREPPAT

M. Bashengezi serves as Co-Manager of CODEP Sarl representing CREPPAT as a founding shareholder entity, bringing operational management and stakeholder relations expertise to CODEP's national producer supervision activities.

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Kayinda Mahina Adele

DRC State Representative — CODEP Sarl
State Representative, DRCActionnaire Fondateur, CODEP Sarl

Representing the Democratic Republic of Congo as a founding shareholder, Kayinda Mahina Adele ensures CODEP's activities remain aligned with national interest, state development objectives, and the government's economic diversification programme.

International Partnerships

Global Compliance & Commercial Partners

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INCB / OICS
UN Treaty Compliance · Vienna
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Green House International
Commercial Distribution Partnership
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Blue Forest Farms LLC
Genetics & Seeds · Colorado, USA
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Health Canada
Canadian Regulatory Framework
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Altitude Consulting Labs
Third-Party Lab Testing · Colorado
Engage With CODEP

For Buyers, Partners & Investors

Direct Enquiries

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Registered Address
248/B, Rue 3ème, Quartier Industriel
Commune de Limete, Kinshasa
République Démocratique du Congo
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Regulatory Oversight
Supervised by ACOREP & CMPC under the DRC Ministry of Health
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Buyer Facilitation
Official invitation letters, visa support, local transport & accommodation for DRC visits available
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Accredited Farmer
www.congomedicplants.com
SAER Sarl — Prof. John Kasuku

Note to Buyers & Investors:
All export transactions are conducted exclusively through CODEP Sarl. Individual producers supply to CODEP, which manages compliance, export documentation, and international delivery. CODEP is your single point of contact for all DRC medical cannabis procurement.

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