Is CBD Legal in Brunei?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Brunei under the Misuse of Drugs Act. No registered CBD medicines; possession triggers imprisonment and caning. Full 2026 guide.
CBD is illegal in Brunei under the Misuse of Drugs Act. No registered CBD medicines; possession triggers imprisonment and caning. Full 2026 guide.
CBD is illegal in Brunei. The Misuse of Drugs Act, Chapter 27, controls cannabis and its derivatives without a cannabidiol exemption, and the Ministry of Health's Department of Pharmaceutical Services has not registered any CBD-containing medicine, including Epidyolex.
CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, vapes, and topicals are treated as Class A controlled drugs. Brunei Customs and the NCB at Brunei International Airport routinely seize CBD products carried by travelers from Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States. Possession penalties include imprisonment, caning, and fines under the Misuse of Drugs Act, with parallel Syariah penalties for Muslim residents.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health; Narcotics Control Bureau
Prohibited
Misuse of Drugs Act, Chapter 27
CBD imports are prohibited. Brunei Customs treats CBD as a Class A controlled drug regardless of THC content. Travelers arriving from Thailand (where adult-use cannabis was decriminalized), Malaysia, or Singapore face seizure and prosecution at Brunei International Airport.
