Cote d'Ivoire
Is CBD Legal in Cote d'Ivoire?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Cote d'Ivoire. Law No. 88-686 treats cannabidiol derived from cannabis sativa as a stupefiant without a THC-threshold exemption. The Autorite Ivoirienne de Regulation Pharmaceutique (AIRP), established under Law No. 2015-533, has not issued a marketing authorisation for any CBD product, whether prescription, OTC, supplement, or cosmetic.
Pharmacies in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, and Bouake do not stock CBD oils, tinctures, capsules, or topicals. Online imports via courier are intercepted by Customs. Travelers carrying CBD products through Felix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport risk seizure and prosecution under the 1988 narcotics law, regardless of the product's legality in the country of origin. No industrial hemp-derived CBD carve-out exists.
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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Cote d'Ivoire
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No exemption; all CBD treated as cannabis
Regulator
Autorite Ivoirienne de Regulation Pharmaceutique (AIRP); Ministere de la Sante, de l'Hygiene Publique et de la Couverture Maladie Universelle
Key regulation
Law No. 88-686 of 22 July 1988; Law No. 2015-533 establishing the AIRP
Effective
July 22, 1988
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Personal and commercial import of CBD is not permitted. The AIRP does not issue marketing authorisations for cannabinoid products, and Customs reject CBD consumer goods at port of entry. No export pathway exists.
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