Is CBD Legal in Guyana?

May 29, 2026

CBD is illegal in Guyana. No THC threshold, no medical pathway, no GAFDD authorization. Parcels are intercepted by CANU.

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Guyana

Cannabis & Hemp Overview

CBD is illegal in Guyana. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act makes no exception for cannabidiol, and the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GAFDD) has not authorized CBD products for sale, import, or medical use.

No THC threshold separates hemp-derived CBD from full-spectrum cannabis under Guyanese law. Pharmacies cannot stock CBD oils, and online orders are intercepted by CANU at the parcel post facility. The 2021 cannabis reform did not address CBD; advocacy groups including the Caribbean Collective for Justice continue to lobby for medical access, but no draft bill is before Parliament as of 2026.

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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Cannabis & Hemp Key Facts

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Legal Status of:  
CBD

Illegal

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Governing Body

Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GAFDD); CANU

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Potency/ Product Limits

Prohibited

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Regulating Entity

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act 1988

Import Export Rules for the Country

CBD imports are not permitted. GAFDD does not issue product registrations for CBD, and CANU treats inbound CBD parcels as controlled substances.

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