Is CBD Legal in Iran?

CBD has no separate legal pathway in Iran. The Anti-Narcotic Drugs Law treats cannabis derivatives as controlled substances regardless of psychoactivity, and the Food and Drug Organization (FDO) of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education has not registered any CBD pharmaceutical for distribution through Iranian pharmacies. Sale of unregistered medicines is itself an offence under the Iranian medicines framework, and Islamic legal principles on intoxicants reinforce prohibition.

Travelers arriving at Imam Khomeini International or at land borders should not carry CBD oils, edibles, or cosmetics. The Anti-Narcotic Police and IRICA customs officers treat cannabinoid extracts as controlled, and detention is the likely outcome of discovery. Domestic CBD retail does not operate legally. Online imports through Iranian postal services have been intercepted. Patients with neurological indications generally obtain treatment outside Iran or rely on imported pharmaceuticals authorized case by case through the FDO, which has not publicly cleared cannabinoid products.

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