Eswatini
Is CBD Legal in Eswatini?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Eswatini. The Opium and Habit-Forming Drugs Act 1922 and the Pharmacy Act 1929 treat all cannabis derivatives as controlled substances without a THC threshold that would exempt cannabidiol. The Eswatini Ministry of Health and the Pharmacy Council have not authorised CBD as a medicine, food supplement, or cosmetic, and there is no statutory marketing-authorisation procedure for CBD products.
Pharmacies in Mbabane, Manzini, and Ezulwini do not legally stock CBD products. Imports of CBD oils, tinctures, or topicals are treated as cannabis derivatives and seized at customs, even where the product is lawful in the country of origin. A draft Cannabis Bill that would create a licensed medicinal regime has not been adopted.
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 ·
Eswatini
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal CBD market; all cannabinoids treated as controlled
Regulator
Ministry of Health; Pharmacy Council
Key regulation
Opium and Habit-Forming Drugs Act 1922; Pharmacy Act 1929
Effective
January 1, 1929
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of CBD products are prohibited. The Eswatini Revenue Service treats CBD as a cannabis derivative under the 1922 Act, and no marketing authorisation for pharmaceutical or cosmetic CBD has been issued by the Pharmacy Council.
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