Is Hemp Legal in Mauritius?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is illegal in Mauritius. No carve-out under the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000; food imports seized at customs. Full 2026 status.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Mauritius. No carve-out under the Dangerous Drugs Act 2000; food imports seized at customs. Full 2026 status.
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.
Illegal
Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security; Pharmacy Board
Prohibited
Dangerous Drugs Act 2000
Hemp cultivation is barred and hemp food imports are not authorized. Customs treats hemp seed and protein as cannabis derivatives. No export class exists.
