French Guiana
Is CBD Legal in French Guiana?
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD products with no more than 0.3% THC are tolerated in French Guiana under the French regulatory framework following the European Court of Justice ruling in Kanavape (C-663/18) and the Conseil d'Etat decision of 29 December 2022. The arrete of 30 December 2021 permits commercialisation of cannabis sativa varieties listed in the EU Common Catalogue, with finished products required to stay at or below 0.3% delta-9-THC.
CBD flower and leaf sales remain disputed following Conseil d'Etat litigation, but extracts, oils, cosmetics, and e-liquids meeting the 0.3% threshold can be marketed. Agence nationale de securite du medicament (ANSM) classifies high-CBD pharmaceutical products separately, and Epidyolex (cannabidiol) is authorised for specific paediatric epilepsy indications under the French medicines code. Cayenne pharmacies follow the same Agence regionale de sante (ARS) Guyane oversight as mainland France.
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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French Guiana
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
0.3% THC
Regulator
ARS Guyane; ANSM; DGCCRF
Key regulation
Arrete du 30 decembre 2021; Conseil d'Etat decision 29 December 2022; Code de la sante publique
Effective
December 30, 2021
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports follow the EU single-market rules applied through France. Shipments from outside the EU clear DGDDI controls and must document THC content below 0.3%. Novel Food authorisations apply to ingestible CBD products under EU Regulation 2015/2283.
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