Equatorial Guinea
Is CBD Legal in Equatorial Guinea?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Equatorial Guinea. The 1980 narcotics law and the 1991 dangerous-drugs law treat all cannabis derivatives as controlled substances without a THC threshold that would exempt cannabidiol. The Ministerio de Sanidad y Bienestar Social has not authorised CBD as a medicine, supplement, or cosmetic ingredient.
Pharmacies in Malabo and Bata do not legally sell CBD. Imports of CBD oils, gummies, tinctures, or topicals are treated as cannabis derivatives under the narcotics regime and seized at customs. There is no licensing pathway for pharmaceutical or cosmetic CBD and no industrial-hemp CBD exemption.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Equatorial Guinea
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal CBD market; all cannabinoids treated as controlled
Regulator
Ministerio de Sanidad y Bienestar Social; Direccion General de Farmacia
Key regulation
Law No. 4/1980; Law No. 3/1991
Effective
January 1, 1991
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of CBD products are prohibited. Customs at Malabo International Airport and Bata Airport treats CBD as a cannabis derivative subject to the narcotics laws of 1980 and 1991.
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