France
Is CBD Legal in France?
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Last updated
March 17, 2026
The short answer
CBD is legal in France as of 2025, with a 0.3% total THC limit and strict import requirements. France raised its hemp THC threshold from 0.2% to 0.3% in 2025, aligning with EU-wide standards. CBD oils, topicals, e-liquids, and extracts are permitted for sale. However, ingestible CBD products remain subject to the EU Novel Food regulation — since no CBD novel food application has been fully authorized, ingestibles are in a regulatory gray area and subject to enforcement by the DGCCRF.
Neo-cannabinoids including HHC, THCP, H4CBD, and HHCPO are banned by France's ANSM. All CBD products must have accredited lab COAs translated into French, and packaging must comply with French consumer safety laws. Marketing cannot include therapeutic or wellness claims.
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France
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Rules at a glance
THC limit
0.3% total THC (raised from 0.2% in 2025)
Regulator
ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament); DGCCRF
Key regulation
ANSM Neo-Cannabinoid Bans (2025); EU Novel Food Regulation 2015/2283
Effective
January 1, 2022
Adult-use cannabis
Medical cannabis
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD products may be imported into France if they comply with the 0.3% total THC limit and carry ISO-accredited COAs translated into French. Ingestible products require a valid EU Novel Food dossier. Cosmetics and topicals face fewer barriers but must meet EU Cosmetics Regulation requirements.
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