Bahrain
Is CBD Legal in Bahrain?
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Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Bahrain. Law No. 15 of 2007 does not exempt cannabidiol from its narcotics schedules, and the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) has not registered any CBD-containing medicine, including Epidyolex.
CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, vapes, and cosmetics are routinely seized by Bahrain Customs at Bahrain International Airport. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bahrain prohibited imports guidance and NHRA pharmaceutical rules treat any cannabis-derived product as a controlled narcotic regardless of THC content. Travelers carrying CBD risk prosecution under Law 15/2007 with penalties starting at multi-year imprisonment.
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 ·
Bahrain
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA); Ministry of Interior
Key regulation
Law No. 15 of 2007 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Effective
January 1, 2007
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are prohibited. Bahrain Customs has seized CBD products shipped through DHL and FedEx into Bahrain International Airport. Any cannabis-derived product, regardless of THC level, is treated as a Schedule I narcotic and triggers prosecution under Law 15/2007.
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