Armenia
Is CBD Legal in Armenia?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Armenia outside narrow medical channels. The Law on Medicines and the Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances treat CBD as a cannabis derivative, and the Scientific Center of Drug and Medical Technology Expertise (the registration authority under the Ministry of Health) has not authorized retail CBD products.
Retail sales in Yerevan pharmacies and online to Armenian addresses are not permitted; the Inspection Body for Health and Labor periodically pulls hemp-labeled products from shelves at Saryan Street and Northern Avenue retailers. A narrow medical pathway exists for Sativex (nabiximols) and Epidiolex via individual import permits issued by the Ministry of Health under the Procedure for Importing Narcotic Drugs, but volumes are minimal. Travelers should not assume Russian or Georgian CBD products are lawful at Zvartnots customs.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Armenia
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Health; Scientific Center of Drug and Medical Technology Expertise
Key regulation
Law on Medicines; Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Effective
May 17, 2016
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports require a Ministry of Health permit issued for named medical products only. Customs at Zvartnots seizes retail-grade CBD oil and gummies arriving by courier or in personal baggage.
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