Is CBD Legal in Indonesia?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Indonesia as a Group I narcotic. No medical cannabis exception exists; consumer CBD imports are seized and criminally prosecuted.
CBD is illegal in Indonesia as a Group I narcotic. No medical cannabis exception exists; consumer CBD imports are seized and criminally prosecuted.
CBD in Indonesia is illegal and treated as a Group I narcotic alongside cannabis under Law No. 35 of 2009 and Minister of Health Regulation No. 4 of 2021, which schedules cannabis-derived substances. The Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM, Food and Drug Authority) does not authorise CBD products for consumer or pharmaceutical use, and there is no compassionate-use pathway in operation.
Constitutional Court Decision No. 106/PUU-XVIII/2020, issued in 2024, rejected a petition by parents of children with cerebral palsy seeking access to medical cannabis, directing the government to conduct further research instead. As of 2026, no medical cannabis or CBD framework has been enacted. Travellers and importers carrying CBD products — including products lawfully purchased abroad — face criminal prosecution and lengthy custodial sentences.
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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Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM); BNN
0% — CBD treated as Group I narcotic
Law No. 35 of 2009; Minister of Health Regulation No. 4 of 2021
Import and export of CBD products is prohibited. CBD oils, gummies, cosmetics, and supplements imported via air freight or international post are seized at customs and may attract criminal investigation under Law No. 35 of 2009.
