Mauritius
Is Hemp Legal in Mauritius?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Mauritius. The Dangerous Drugs Act 2000 does not exempt low-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security has not issued cultivation licenses under either the Plant Protection Act 2006 or the Seeds Act 2013.
Hemp seed, hemp protein, and hemp fibre products imported from South Africa, France, or the EU are treated by Customs as cannabis-derived and routinely held pending Pharmacy Board input. The Mauritius Standards Bureau has not published a hemp food standard. Industrial-hemp pilot proposals have surfaced periodically in the National Assembly but no enabling instrument has been adopted.
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 ·
Mauritius
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security; Pharmacy Board
Key regulation
Dangerous Drugs Act 2000
Effective
December 1, 2000
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp cultivation is barred and hemp food imports are not authorized. Customs treats hemp seed and protein as cannabis derivatives. No export class exists.
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