Madagascar
Is CBD Legal in Madagascar?
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Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Madagascar. Law No. 97-039 does not distinguish CBD from other cannabis-derived substances, and the Agence du Médicament de Madagascar (AMM) has not registered any cannabidiol product, including pharmaceutical Epidyolex.
Imports of CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, and cosmetics are routinely held by the Douanes at Ivato and require a special import authorization (autorisation d'importation) from the Ministry of Public Health, which has not been granted for CBD. Travelers carrying CBD risk seizure and prosecution under the narcotics law. The Code de la Santé Publique (Law No. 2011-002) gives the Ministère de la Santé Publique authority to schedule novel substances, but no rule has been issued to carve CBD out of the cannabis prohibition.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Madagascar
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Agence du Médicament de Madagascar (AMM); Ministère de la Santé Publique
Key regulation
Loi n° 97-039; Loi n° 2011-002 portant Code de la Santé
Effective
November 4, 1997
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are not authorized. No commercial export pathway exists. Personal-use imports are confiscated at customs and may trigger criminal charges under Law 97-039.
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