Macau
Is CBD Legal in Macau?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Macau. Law No. 17/2009 (as amended) and the Pharmaceutical Activities and Pharmaceutical Products Law (Law No. 4/99/M and successors) administered by the Health Bureau Pharmaceutical Affairs Department treat CBD as a controlled substance, mirroring mainland China's January 2022 ban on CBD in cosmetics enforced by the National Medical Products Administration.
Retail CBD oils, tinctures, vapes, gummies, and topicals are not registered for sale, and the Health Bureau Pharmaceutical Affairs Department conducts inspections in Senado Square retail and Cotai Strip pharmacies. Imports through Macau Post or DHL are routinely intercepted by Macau Customs. There is no compassionate-use pathway equivalent to Hong Kong's Department of Health Epidiolex import scheme; treatment-resistant epilepsy patients are referred to overseas specialist care in Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Singapore.
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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Macau
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Health Bureau Pharmaceutical Affairs Department; Macau Customs Service
Key regulation
Law No. 17/2009 (as amended); Pharmaceutical Activities Law
Effective
January 1, 2022
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are prohibited. Customs at Taipa airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge intercept CBD products carried by travelers and arriving as e-commerce parcels.
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