Is CBD Legal in France?
May 29, 2026
Is CBD legal in France? Yes, at 0.3% THC — but HHC and neo-cannabinoids are banned, and ingestibles face novel food hurdles. Full 2025 guide for hemp importers.
Is CBD legal in France? Yes, at 0.3% THC — but HHC and neo-cannabinoids are banned, and ingestibles face novel food hurdles. Full 2025 guide for hemp importers.
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.
Restricted
ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament); DGCCRF
0.3% total THC (raised from 0.2% in 2025)
ANSM Neo-Cannabinoid Bans (2025); EU Novel Food Regulation 2015/2283
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.
