Kuwait
Is CBD Legal in Kuwait?
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Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Kuwait. Law No. 74 of 1983 controls cannabis and all preparations containing cannabinoids, and the Kuwait Drug and Food Control Administration (DFCA) under the Ministry of Health has not registered any cannabidiol product.
Imports of CBD oils, gummies, balms, and vape cartridges via Aramex, DHL, or the Kuwait Postal Services are routinely intercepted by the General Administration of Customs at the Kuwait International Airport courier hub. The DFCA has not added Epidyolex or Sativex to the Kuwait Drug Registry, and no compassionate-use pathway exists. Travelers carrying CBD have been prosecuted under Article 31; Kuwaiti prosecutors apply strict-liability treatment to any cannabis-derived preparation regardless of overseas legal status.
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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Kuwait
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Drug and Food Control Administration (DFCA); Ministry of Health
Key regulation
Law No. 74 of 1983; Pharmacy Practice Law (Law 28/1996)
Effective
December 31, 1983
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are not authorized by DFCA. Parcels are seized at the Kuwait International Airport courier hub and Shuwaikh port. No commercial export channel exists.
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