Is CBD Legal in Guatemala?
May 29, 2026
CBD in Guatemala is restricted. Only registered pharmaceutical CBD products approved by the Ministerio de Salud may be lawfully sold or imported.
CBD in Guatemala is restricted. Only registered pharmaceutical CBD products approved by the Ministerio de Salud may be lawfully sold or imported.
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.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Restricted
Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social; Departamento de Regulación y Control de Productos Farmacéuticos y Afines
No statutory hemp/CBD threshold; pharmaceutical-grade only
Decree 48-92; Código de Salud (Decree 90-97)
CBD imports require Ministerio de Salud authorisation and product registration. Unregistered consumer CBD products are subject to seizure at customs.
