Jordan
Is CBD Legal in Jordan?
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Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Jordan. The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) does not register CBD products, and Law No. 23 of 2016 treats all cannabis derivatives uniformly without recognizing a hemp-CBD threshold.
No THC limit creates legality under Jordanian law; CBD oils, capsules, gummies, and topicals are treated as controlled substances. Customs at Queen Alia International Airport seize CBD products from arriving travelers, and the AND can refer cases for criminal prosecution. Pharmacies under the Jordan Pharmacists Association do not stock CBD; foreign prescriptions including Epidiolex are not honored without JFDA pre-authorization, which has not been documented as granted for recreational or general wellness use. The Royal Medical Services apply the same rules.
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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Jordan
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA); AND
Key regulation
Law No. 23 of 2016
Effective
August 16, 2016
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are not authorized. JFDA has not issued product registrations and Jordan Customs Department intercepts CBD parcels at Queen Alia and Aqaba ports of entry.
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