MedReleaf receives EU GMP certification for shipment from its Markham facility and completes first export to Cannamedical Pharma in Germany

MedReleaf positioned as one of Canada's leading exporters of medical cannabis

MARKHAM, ON, July 11, 2018 /CNW/ - MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) ("MedReleaf" or the "Company") today announced that it has received certification under the European Medical Agency's Good Manufacturing Practices ("EU GMP") Standards for its Markham facility from authorities in Cologne, Germany to make a first export of its products into Germany and has completed its first shipment of medical cannabis to Cannamedical Pharma GmbH ("Cannamedical").

"With the completion of our first shipment to Germany and ongoing shipments scheduled, MedReleaf is already among the leading exporters of cannabis to the European Union," said Neil Closner, CEO of MedReleaf. "Demand for medical cannabis in Germany far exceeds available supply, and with production, processes and requisite certifications for commercial scale exports in place, we are well positioned to expand our footprint in the EU and drive expanded access for patients around the world to MedReleaf's premium medical cannabis products."

Cannamedical Pharma is a pioneer in the German medical cannabis industry and a leading medical cannabis distributor to pharmacies in Germany with the fastest growing network of more than 2,100 cannabis distributing pharmacies across the country.

"We found a strong Canadian partner in MedReleaf to deliver high grade medical Cannabis products for the German market, that fulfill Cannamedical's quality standards. Proving Cannamedical's ability to import medical cannabis from outside of the European Union strengthens our plans for future growth within the European Union," said David Henn, CEO of Cannamedical Pharma. "Working together to help MedReleaf receive its EU GMP certification also underlines our high level of professionalism."

Germany is poised to become the largest federally regulated medical cannabis market in the world, with a population of over 82 million, approximately 89% of whom are covered by the public health insurance program and the remainder covered by private insurance plans. The current medical cannabis laws in Germany came into effect on March 10, 2017 and without domestic production, cannabis is being imported to meet the rapidly growing demand.

About MedReleaf (TSX:LEAF)

Canada's most awarded licensed producer, MedReleaf is an R&D-driven company dedicated to innovation, operational excellence and the production of industry leading, top-quality cannabis. Sourced from around the world and carefully cultivated in one of two state-of-the-art ICH-GMP and ISO 9001 certified facilities in Ontario, with a third facility currently in development, a full range of premium MedReleaf products are delivered to the global medical market. We serve the therapeutic needs of patients seeking safe, consistent and effective medical cannabis and provide a compelling product offering for the adult-use recreational market.

For more information on MedReleaf, its products, research and how the company is helping patients #livefree, please visit MedReleaf.com or follow @medreleaf

About Cannamedical Pharma GmbH

Pioneering in the German cannabis industry, Cannamedical has been one of the first to specialize in highly efficient pharma distribution and marketing in accordance with the narcotics regulations. The privately-owned, GDP certified company holds all licenses required for medical cannabis import to Germany, distribution and export within the European Union. Cannamedical, as independent wholesaler has expertise in cannabis products and is serving an established and growing network of pharmacies all around the country. Cannamedical is ideally positioned in the market with the ability to deliver all orders in Germany within 24 hours.

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