Is CBD Legal in China?

March 18, 2026

Is CBD legal in China? No — CBD is banned in cosmetics and all consumer products. 2025 cross-border e-commerce enforcement guide for hemp brands.

Independent Country

China

Cannabis & Hemp Key Facts

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Legal Status of:  
CBD

Illegal

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Governing Body

NMPA (National Medical Products Administration)

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Potency/ Product Limits

Zero tolerance for THC and CBD in consumer products

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Regulating Entity

NMPA Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (2021); 2025 cross-border e-commerce enforcement