Gambia
Is CBD Legal in Gambia?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in The Gambia. The Drug Control Act 2014 covers cannabis and its derivatives without a THC threshold that would exempt CBD products. The Medicines Control Agency, established under the Medicines and Related Products Act 2014, has not authorised CBD as a medicine, food supplement, or cosmetic, and no marketing-authorisation procedure for cannabinoid products is in force.
Pharmacies in Banjul, Serrekunda, and the Kanifing Municipality do not legally sell CBD products. Imports of CBD oils, gummies, tinctures, or topicals are treated as cannabis derivatives under the Drug Control Act and seized at the border. There is no industrial-hemp CBD carve-out and no pending bill to create one.
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 ·
Gambia
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal CBD market; all cannabinoids treated as controlled
Regulator
Medicines Control Agency; Ministry of Health
Key regulation
Drug Control Act 2014; Medicines and Related Products Act 2014
Effective
August 4, 2014
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of CBD are prohibited. The Gambia Revenue Authority Customs and Excise Department treats CBD products as cannabis derivatives under the Drug Control Act 2014. No pharmaceutical or cosmetic CBD has been approved by the Medicines Control Agency.
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