Eritrea
Is CBD Legal in Eritrea?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Eritrea. The 2015 Penal Code does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis derivatives, and the Eritrean Ministry of Health Pharmaceutical Services has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
No low-THC threshold or pharmaceutical exemption applies. The National Medicines and Food Administration controls all pharmaceutical imports, and Epidyolex and Sativex are absent from the Essential Medicines List. Given the heavily controlled commercial environment and very limited published Eritrean case law on novel cannabinoid products, in-country interpretation is uncertain; consult qualified Eritrean counsel before any compliance decision.
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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Eritrea
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Health; National Medicines and Food Administration
Key regulation
Penal Code Proclamation No 4/2015 Articles 269-274
Effective
May 15, 2015
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports and exports are not authorised. Eritrean Customs Department treats CBD shipments as controlled-substance imports. Pharmaceutical CBD products are not registered with the National Medicines and Food Administration.
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