CBD products are legal in the UK only if the hemp CBD is sold and labelled as a food supplement, while making no medicinal claims.

MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) made previous statements on products containing Cannabidiol (CBD). If hemp CBD products make medical claims, a marketing authorization license is required before it’s legal to sell CBD.

Is CBD oil legal in the UK? Yes. The MHRA does not explicitly ban CBD products labelled as a food supplement and therefore CBD is legal.

According to the German Narcotics Law there’s no explicit ban on CBD (cannabidiol).

Are CBD products legal in Germany? CBD oil is legal in Germany due to no explicit law stating it’s illegal. Cannabis with more than 0.2% THC, however, is illegal.

Amsterdam has a reputation for its tolerance of cannabis – in certain locations.

Hemp can only be grown for its fibers and seeds. If the CBD is extracted in the Netherlands, it’s a violation of the narcotics law.

Is CBD legal in the Netherlands? Technically, cannabis genus extracts are not legal and fall under the Opium Law. However, since there’s no explicit ban on CBD (cannabidiol) it’s legal. CBD is tolerated with a THC level of up to 0.05%.

Swedish law states hemp is not cannabis, nor is hemp THC.

Is CBD oil legal in Sweden? Yes. CBD is legal and not explicitly placed on the banned-substance list.

Notice to Swedish clients: the customs authorities have on a few occasions taken shipments for testing, looking for THC. When they do this they also send a notice that the client is under investigation for a narcotics-related crime. A few weeks later the client receives the product, with no legal actions ever taken. We have not yet had any of our express deliveries taken for testing by the customs authorities.

Austrian law restricts “psychotropic” cannabis with THC. Austria Narcotic Substances Act has no limitations on CBD.

Is CBD legal in Austria? Yes. CBD is not psychotropic, making CBD legal in Austria.

 The Belgian Federal Drug Note restricts cannabis to a 3.5-gram limitation.

Since full cannabis is legal, up to 3.5 grams, CBD is legal in Belgium.

The Bulgarian Law On Control Of Narcotic Substances And Precursors state some restrictions on parts of cannabis. Reports state hemp with THC under 0.2% has “always” been legal in Bulgaria.

Is CBD legal in Bulgaria? There are no explicit restrictions on hemp products, making CBD legal.

Croatian laws have allowed industrial hemp cultivation since 2012.

Is CBD oil legal in Croatia? Yes. Industrial hemp CBD is legal if it has less than 0.2% THC

The Czech Republic law places a hemp THC limit of 0.3% – to be legal.

Is CBD oil legal in the Czech Republic? Yes. CBD is legal in the Czech Republic if it contains less than 0.3% THC.

The Danish law states cannabis is restricted to medical and scientific applications.

Is CBD oil legal in Denmark? Current legislation requires a doctor’s note to use cannabis in any form. CBD in Denmark is only allowed if you have a doctor’s permission.

Estonian law states that almost psychotropic drugs are illegal.

CBD is not psychotropic in any way and is not explicitly banned – making CBD legal in Estonia.

Finnish law reports psychoactive chemicals are mostly illegal.

CBD is not psychoactive and is legal because CBD isn’t psychoactive.

Does France have any restrictions or are CBD products legal in France? According to the EIHA (European Industrial Hemp Association), industrial hemp laws state cultivating hemp rich in CBD is legal in France.

CBD oil from hemp is legal in France if it contains less than 0.2% THC.

Greek law states hemp CBD is excluded from drug control.

Is CBD oil legal in Greece? CBD is legal in Greece if there’s less than 0.2% THC.

Hungarian law states cannabis containing less than 0.2% THC is legal hemp.

Is CBD oil legal in Hungary? Yes. Hungarian laws don’t explicitly ban CBD, making CBD legal in Hungary.

Irish law states cannabis with 0.2% THC is legal.

Is CBD oil legal in Ireland? Yes. CBD oil with less than 0.2% THC is allowed under EU law and does not have an explicit ban.

Italy, in the early 1940s, was the 2nd-largest hemp producer, next to the Soviet Union. In 2017, Italian law number 242 was passed to bring hemp cultivation back.

Is CBD oil legal in Italy? Law number 242 intends to bring back hemp cultivation and hemp products with less than 0.2% THC.

Latvian laws state cannabis is illegal for cultivation or growth. However, hemp seeds are allowed for the production of fibers and seeds.

Is CBD oil legal in Latvia? Yes. CBD isn’t explicitly banned, making CBD legal in Latvia.

Lithuanian law states hemp cultivation was made legal in 2014.

Is CBD oil legal in Lithuania? Yes. Hemp cultivation is legal and CBD is legal because there’s no explicit ban.

Luxembourgian laws report that cannabis is legal if there’s less than 0.3% THC.

Is CBD oil legal in Luxembourg? Yes. CBD is legal in Luxembourg if it contains less than 0.3% THC.

In 2015, Maltese laws restricted cannabis and CBD.

According to Maltese law, all cannabinoid from cannabis (marijuana or hemp) is controlled by the 2018 Drug Dependence Act. This legalizes medical cannabis for prescription use only.

Is CBD oil legal in Malta? Yes. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, a licensed medical practitioner registered with the Health Care Professions Act, is entitled to prescribe medicinal preparations of cannabis products licensed under the Medicines Act or manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice.

Laws in Poland place no restrictions preventing CBD use. Hemp with less than 0.2% THC has been cultivated in Poland for hundreds of years.

Is CBD oil legal in Poland? Yes. CBD has no explicit policy restricting use.

Portuguese law reports no explicit ban on CBD.

Is CBD oil legal in Portugal? Yes. CBD is legal because there are no explicit restrictions.

Republic of Cyprus laws say that if there’s less than 0.2% THC, it’s permissible.

Is CBD oil legal in the Republic of Cyprus? Yes. CBD is legal in the Republic of Cyprus.

Romanian law states no explicit restrictions on CBD extracted from hemp.

Is CBD oil legal in Romania? Yes. CBD is legal in Romania.

Slovakian law classifies CBD on the “Group 2” psychoactive narcotic list.

Is CBD oil legal in Slovakia? No, CBD in Slovakia law clearly states CBD is an illegal psychoactive narcotic.

Slovenian law reports industrial hemp is exempt from the law with a limitation of less than 0.2% THC.

Is CBD oil legal in Slovenia? Yes. CBD is legal in Slovenia if it has less than 0.2% THC.

Spain’s only laws restricting hemp are for farming and states the hemp must not exceed 0.2% THC when dry.

Is CBD oil legal in Spain? Yes. Even though Spain’s CBD laws say hemp isn’t for consumption, there are external CBD product options available. CBD is not psychotropic and not covered by the 1971 UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances. CBD products are legal, while THC still remains illegal.

Swiss law states CBD is not psychoactive and therefore is not banned under the Swiss Narcotics Legislation.

Is CBD oil legal in Switzerland? Yes. If there’s less than 1.0% THC, CBD products are legal.