Libya
Is CBD Legal in Libya?
Status
Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Libya. Law No. 7 of 1990 covers all cannabis derivatives as controlled substances without a THC threshold that would exempt cannabidiol. The Libyan Medicines Authority has not authorised CBD as a medicine, food supplement, or cosmetic, and no marketing-authorisation procedure for cannabinoid products is in force.
Pharmacies in Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, and Sabha do not stock CBD products. Imports of CBD oils, tinctures, capsules, or topicals are treated as cannabis derivatives under the 1990 narcotics law and seized at customs. Political division between competing Libyan governments adds uncertainty for any future regulatory pathway, and no draft CBD legislation is reported.
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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Libya
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal CBD market; all cannabinoids treated as controlled
Regulator
Ministry of Health; Libyan Medicines Authority
Key regulation
Law No. 7 of 1990
Effective
January 1, 1990
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of CBD products are prohibited. Customs at Mitiga International Airport (MJI), Benina International Airport (BEN), and Misrata seaport treats CBD as a cannabis derivative under Law No. 7 of 1990. No pharmaceutical or cosmetic CBD has been approved by the Libyan Medicines Authority.
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