Brunei
Is CBD Legal in Brunei?
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Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
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.
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Brunei
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health; Narcotics Control Bureau
Key regulation
Misuse of Drugs Act, Chapter 27
Effective
January 1, 1978
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
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.
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