Australian grown,
Naturally
About ECS Botanics
Manufacturer of organically grown GMP manufactured flower and advanced cannabinoid medicines
ECS Botanics (ASX: ECS) is a vertically integrated medicinal cannabis company cultivating organic, sun-grown cannabis in Victoria, Australia and manufacturing to EU-GMP standards for local and global markets.
ECS manufactures and supplies a range of pharmaceutical grade medicinal cannabis dosage formats designed to meet patient and practitioner needs through both direct to consumer brands and business to business white label products.
ECS Botanics is the only certified organic Australian cultivator, manufacturing medicinal cannabis to PIC/S GMP (EU-GMP equivalent) certification, which is more comprehensive than TGA GMP and internationally recognised.
By growing Cannabis naturally in soil under the sun using organic nutrients ECS Botanics has become a leading organic Australian Cannabis provider of high quality, terpene rich, affordable medicinal cannabis.
Why sun and soil?
Natural medicine
At ECS Botanics, our medicinal cannabis is grown the way nature intended — organically, in living soil under the Australian sun.
This is fundamentally different to conventional indoor cultivation, where plants are grown under artificial lighting, in inert substrates such as rockwool, and fed with synthetic chemical salts.
Our regenerative, organic farming model produces cannabis that is biologically richer, more resilient, and more expressive of its natural cannabinoid and terpene profile.
Sunlight delivers a full-spectrum light source that cannot be replicated by LEDs, supporting balanced plant development and complex phytochemical expression. Living soil provides a thriving ecosystem of beneficial microbes and minerals, enabling natural nutrient uptake and stronger plant immunity.
The result is clean, consistent, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis — grown with nature and manufactured to EU-GMP standards
Why PIC/s GMP?
GMP standards differ
PIC/S GMP refers to Good Manufacturing Practice standards set by the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme. PIC/S is an international agreement between leading medicines regulators across Europe, the UK and other major pharmaceutical markets, designed to harmonise GMP standards globally and ensure medicines are manufactured to the highest and most consistent quality benchmarks.
For medicinal cannabis, PIC/S GMP is particularly important because it governs the entire post-harvest and manufacturing lifecycle, from drying and curing through to packaging and release for supply.
PIC/S GMP
- Requires GMP control from the moment the plant is harvested
- Includes drying, curing, trimming and storage under validated GMP conditions
- Treats cannabis flower as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) early in the process
TGA GMP
Applies GMP only for decontamination and packaging. No other manufacturing or processing steps are required to be undertaken under GMP certification.
This creates a regulatory gap where product quality may be influenced before GMP controls begin
Why this matters
- Cannabis is biologically active and highly sensitive to microbial growth, moisture, temperature and terpene loss. Drying and curing are among the most critical quality steps — controlling them under GMP significantly reduces variability and contamination risk.
- Essential for exporting medicinal cannabis into EU-regulated jurisdictions such as Germany
Why no Humidity Packs?
Preserving terpenes
At ECS Botanics, we take a quality-first approach to medicinal cannabis cultivation and post-harvest handling. Every step – from growing organically in living soil under the Australian sun, through to drying, curing and packaging is carefully designed to preserve what matters most to patients: freshness, terpene integrity and consistency. For this reason, ECS Botanics does not include humidity control packs in our dried cannabis flower.
Fresh, Well-Cured Flower Does Not Benefit From Humidity Packs
Humidity packs are commonly used in cannabis packaging to manage moisture levels after packaging. While they may be useful for correcting poorly dried or over-dried material, fresh, properly cured flower does not benefit from their inclusion.
When cannabis has been:
- dried slowly and evenly,
- cured to a stable moisture content, and
- packaged in airtight, pharmaceutical-grade containers,
- its internal water activity is already stable. Introducing a humidity pack at this stage does not improve quality and, in some cases, may detract from it.
Terpenes Are Volatile – and Humidity Packs Can Reduce Them
Cannabis terpenes are volatile aromatic compounds responsible for aroma, flavour and much of the plant’s character. These compounds are particularly abundant in fresh, terpene-rich flower, such as organically grown, sun-cultivated cannabis. Humidity packs are designed to absorb and release moisture using salts and semi-permeable membranes. In doing so, they can also act as sinks for volatile compounds, including terpenes. Over time, this can result in:
- muted aroma,
- reduced flavour intensity, and
- a less expressive flower profile.
- For patients and prescribers seeking high-quality medicinal cannabis, the preservation of these naturally occurring compounds is critical.
Moisture Correction Is Not a Substitute for Proper Post-Harvest Handling
The use of humidity packs has, in some cases, become a workaround for inadequate drying or curing practices. At ECS Botanics, we believe moisture should be managed at the source, not corrected after the fact.
Our flower is:
- dried under controlled conditions,
- cured slowly to allow natural moisture equilibrium, and
- packaged only once it has reached a stable state suitable for long-term storage.
This approach removes the need for corrective humidity devices and supports a more consistent product over its shelf life.
Designed for Stability Without Additives
ECS Botanics’ post-harvest and packaging processes are designed to maintain product stability without relying on additional inserts or moisture regulators. By controlling the drying, curing and packaging environment, we ensure that each batch of flower reaches patients in the condition intended by nature, intact, aromatic and true to cultivar.
Our Commitment to Natural Integrity
As Australia’s only certified organic medicinal cannabis cultivator manufacturing to PIC/S GMP standards, ECS Botanics prioritises minimal intervention and maximum respect for the plant. That philosophy extends beyond cultivation and into every decision we make about how our products are presented and preserved. For fresh, high-quality medicinal cannabis flower, less intervention is often more.
Our Offering
What makes
us different?
Location
Natural environment allows for outdoor or protected cropping:
Warm and sunny with low humidity
Plentiful fresh water from the Murray
Keeps cultivation costs to a minimum
Organic Cultivation
Producing the highest quality medicinal cannabis is our primary objective. To achieve this we opted for an organic approach and use biological fertilisers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and beneficial organisms to control pests and diseases.
Regenerative agriculture
We embrace technologies that regenerate and revitalise the soil and the environment such as conservation tillage, cover crops, and composting. Our focus is to increase productivity while simultaneously improving our soil.
Quality mindset
Our company works directly with Australian experts in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP), and ODC regulations to ensure we are consistently meeting quality and compliance requirements.
Our Values
Patient Outcomes
Our aim is to provide the very best Australian grown medicinal cannabis products to end users. We take enormous pride in our quality, affordable and naturally grown products
Sustainability
We operate with a low carbon footprint. We practice organic and regenerative farming practices and use renewable energy sources.
Diversity
Our best-in-class team are committed to the inclusion of all. Our approach is to bring in people with a diverse range of skills, values, backgrounds and experiences.
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