Guatemala
Is CBD Legal in Guatemala?
Status
Restricted
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
August 6, 2026
The short answer
CBD in Guatemala occupies a grey zone and is treated as restricted under Decree 48-92 and the country's pharmaceutical regulations administered by the Departamento de Regulación y Control de Productos Farmacéuticos y Afines. No statutory THC threshold separates hemp-derived CBD from marijuana, so CBD products are generally treated as controlled substances unless registered as medicines.
The Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social may authorise specific pharmaceutical CBD products on a case-by-case basis under the Código de Salud (Decree 90-97). Imported consumer CBD oils and supplements are not formally registered for sale, and customs enforcement has been inconsistent. Pharmacies and wellness retailers occasionally stock imported CBD products, but the legal status of those sales remains ambiguous and subject to regulatory action. Medical cannabis bills have been introduced in Congress but none had passed as of August 2026.
Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.
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 ·
Guatemala
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No statutory hemp/CBD threshold; pharmaceutical-grade only
Regulator
Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social; Departamento de Regulación y Control de Productos Farmacéuticos y Afines
Key regulation
Decree 48-92; Código de Salud (Decree 90-97)
Effective
October 2, 1997
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports require Ministerio de Salud authorisation and product registration. Unregistered consumer CBD products are subject to seizure at customs.
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