Mali
Is CBD Legal in Mali?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Mali. Law No. 2018-019 treats cannabidiol products as derivatives of cannabis sativa and therefore as stupefiants, without a THC-threshold exemption. The Direction de la Pharmacie et du Medicament (DPM), within the Ministere de la Sante et du Developpement Social, has not issued a marketing authorisation for any CBD pharmaceutical, supplement, or cosmetic product.
Pharmacies in Bamako, Sikasso, and Mopti do not stock CBD oils, tinctures, capsules, or topicals. Travelers carrying CBD products through Modibo Keita International Airport risk seizure and prosecution under the 2018 narcotics law, regardless of the product's legality in the country of origin. There is no industrial hemp-derived CBD carve-out, and no pilot programme has been gazetted.
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 ·
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Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No exemption; all CBD treated as cannabis
Regulator
Direction de la Pharmacie et du Medicament (DPM); Ministere de la Sante et du Developpement Social
Key regulation
Law No. 2018-019 of 27 February 2018 on drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors
Effective
February 27, 2018
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Personal and commercial import of CBD is not permitted. The DPM does not issue marketing authorisations for cannabinoid products, and Customs reject CBD consumer goods at port of entry. No export pathway exists.
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