Is Hemp Legal in Argentina?
May 29, 2026
Hemp is legal in Argentina in 2026 under Law 27.669 with a 1.0% THC ceiling. Learn ARICCAME licensing for cultivation and export.
Hemp is legal in Argentina in 2026 under Law 27.669 with a 1.0% THC ceiling. Learn ARICCAME licensing for cultivation and export.
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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Regulatory Agency for the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Industry (ARICCAME); INASE
1.0% THC
Law 27.669 (2022); Decree 405/2023
Hemp seed import requires INASE certification and ARICCAME approval. Exports of fiber, seed food, and extracts move under ARICCAME licensing with destination-specific documentation.
