Argentina
Is Hemp Legal in Argentina?
Status
Legal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is legal in Argentina under Law 27.669 (the Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Industry Regulatory Framework Law) and its implementing Decree 405/2023. The Regulatory Agency for the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Industry (ARICCAME) issues licenses for cultivation, processing, R&D, commercialization, transport, and export.
The legal framework recognizes industrial hemp as Cannabis sativa with THC content not exceeding 1.0 percent, one of the most permissive thresholds in the world. Licensees operate across Jujuy, Mendoza, Patagonia, and the Buenos Aires province, supplying seed for food, fiber for textiles and construction, and biomass for CBD extraction. The National Seed Institute (INASE) certifies cultivars, and the Ministry of Economy coordinates with provincial agriculture authorities. Operators must maintain traceability from seed to finished good, and ARICCAME audits THC and security compliance.
Hemp products move within Mercosur and to international markets subject to destination-country rules.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Argentina
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
1.0% THC
Regulator
Regulatory Agency for the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Industry (ARICCAME); INASE
Key regulation
Law 27.669 (2022); Decree 405/2023
Effective
August 8, 2023
Adult-use cannabis
Decriminalized
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp seed import requires INASE certification and ARICCAME approval. Exports of fiber, seed food, and extracts move under ARICCAME licensing with destination-specific documentation.
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