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CBD

Where it is legal, restricted or banned in every US state we track, with the law behind each status and the latest news on changes.

Federal status

Hemp-derived CBD is not a controlled substance under the 2018 Farm Bill, but the FDA says CBD cannot be added to food or sold as a dietary supplement because it is the active ingredient in the approved drug Epidiolex; an April 2026 FDA memo created only a narrow enforcement exception for CBD supplements provided through a Medicare program. Starting December 11, 2026, CBD products must also stay under 0.4 mg total THC per container to remain hemp.

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Overview

What to know

CBD (cannabidiol) is the most common non-intoxicating cannabinoid in hemp. It is sold as oils, capsules, topicals, gummies and drinks, and in purified form it is the active ingredient in Epidiolex, an FDA-approved seizure medication.

CBD sits in two federal systems. The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp, including CBD, from the Controlled Substances Act. The FDA, however, still takes the position that CBD cannot legally be added to food or marketed as a dietary supplement. In April 2026 the FDA issued a narrow enforcement memo covering hemp-derived CBD supplements provided through a Medicare program under a physician's direction, and a broader FDA CBD enforcement policy has been under White House review. Neither changes the general rule for store-shelf CBD.

The bigger near-term change is the federal hemp redefinition. Starting December 11, 2026, a finished product can contain no more than 0.4 mg total THC per container. Many full-spectrum CBD products carry enough trace THC to cross that line, so brands are moving toward broad-spectrum and isolate formulas. Check your state's rules on CBD labeling, testing and age limits.

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Is CBD legal federally?

Hemp-derived CBD is not a controlled substance. But the FDA says CBD cannot be sold as a food ingredient or dietary supplement, and starting December 11, 2026 CBD products must contain no more than 0.4 mg total THC per container to count as hemp.

Will CBD be banned in 2026?

No. The federal hemp redefinition targets THC, not CBD. Full-spectrum products with more than 0.4 mg total THC per container will fall outside the hemp definition on December 11, 2026, while THC-free broad-spectrum and isolate products are not affected by that cap.

Is CBD FDA approved?

Only as the prescription drug Epidiolex. The FDA has not approved CBD as a food additive or dietary supplement, and an April 2026 enforcement memo applies only to CBD supplements provided through a Medicare program.

Does full-spectrum CBD have THC?

Yes. Full-spectrum CBD contains the plant's other compounds, including small amounts of THC, which count toward the new 0.4 mg per-container limit.