Is Hemp Legal in Hungary?

Industrial hemp is legal in Hungary under the Common Agricultural Policy and national agricultural regulations, with cultivation permitted using EU Common Catalogue varieties containing up to 0.3% THC (raised from 0.2% under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115). The Ministry of Agriculture and the Hungarian State Treasury (MÁK) administer cultivation registration and CAP support payments, requiring growers to register parcels and submit annual variety declarations.

Hungary has a long agricultural history with hemp, particularly in the Tisza region, and hosts established processors for fibre, seed, and CBD biomass. Hemp seed, seed oil, and protein products are freely sold under EU food law administered by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). The National Public Health Centre (NNK) oversees compliance with national narcotics scheduling to ensure cultivated material stays within THC thresholds.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.