Burundi
Is CBD Legal in Burundi?
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Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Burundi. Loi N degrees 1/02 of 2008 on narcotics does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis derivatives, and the Autorite Burundaise de Regulation des Medicaments et des Aliments (ABREMA) has not authorised any consumer or pharmaceutical CBD product.
No legal THC threshold or low-THC exemption exists. Pharmacies in Bujumbura and Gitega do not stock CBD products, and the OBR seizes commercial CBD shipments at customs. Travelers should not assume tolerance based on neighbouring Rwanda's medical-cannabis framework — Burundi has no equivalent legal pathway.
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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Burundi
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No exemption
Regulator
Autorite Burundaise de Regulation des Medicaments et des Aliments (ABREMA); Ministere de la Sante Publique
Key regulation
Loi N degrees 1/02 du 5 fevrier 2008 sur les stupefiants
Effective
February 5, 2008
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports and exports are not authorised. ABREMA does not register cannabinoid products, and OBR rejects CBD goods at port of entry. Personal-use imports through Bujumbura airport are treated as narcotic offences.
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