Is CBD Legal in Iraq?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Iraq. No Ministry of Health authorization, no THC threshold, no foreign prescription exemption. Customs seize on arrival.
CBD is illegal in Iraq. No Ministry of Health authorization, no THC threshold, no foreign prescription exemption. Customs seize on arrival.
CBD is illegal in Iraq. The Ministry of Health Iraq has not issued any product authorization for cannabidiol, and Federal Law No. 50 of 2017 treats all cannabis derivatives uniformly without recognizing a hemp-CBD exemption.
Customs at Baghdad and Erbil airports seize CBD products on arrival; travelers carrying CBD oils, gummies, or topicals — even with foreign prescriptions — face confiscation and potential criminal referral. No THC threshold (such as the EU's 0.3 percent) is recognized under Iraqi law. The Kurdistan Region applies the same federal rules without local exemption. Pharmacies operating under the Ministry of Health do not stock CBD; online orders are intercepted at the parcel post in Baghdad and returned or destroyed.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Health; Anti-Narcotics Directorate
Prohibited
Federal Law No. 50 of 2017
CBD imports are not authorized. Customs and Ministry of Health do not issue product approvals or import permits for CBD oils, isolates, or formulations.
