Is CBD Legal in Kazakhstan?

Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.

CBD is illegal in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Healthcare and the National Center for Expertise of Medicines and Medical Devices do not register CBD products, and Articles 296-299 of the Criminal Code treat all cannabis derivatives uniformly.

No THC threshold makes hemp-derived CBD products lawful under Kazakhstani law. CBD oils, gummies, capsules, and topicals are blocked at customs by the State Revenue Committee, and travelers arriving at Almaty or Astana with CBD products risk seizure and criminal referral. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) customs framework — shared with Russia, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan — applies the same rules. In July 2025 President Tokayev signed a law permitting licensed cultivation of industrial hemp containing up to 0.3% THC for fiber and industrial products under Ministry of Internal Affairs supervision, with a pilot underway in the Kostanay region; the reform does not authorize CBD consumer products, which remain prohibited. Pharmacies under the Ministry of Healthcare do not stock CBD; foreign prescriptions including Epidiolex are not honored without authorization that has not been documented as granted.

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