Myanmar
Is CBD Legal in Myanmar?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Myanmar. The Food and Drug Administration of Myanmar (under the Ministry of Health) has not registered any cannabidiol product, and the 1993 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law does not distinguish CBD from other cannabis-derived substances.
Imports of CBD oils, tinctures, edibles, and cosmetics are blocked at Yangon International Airport. The CCDAC and the Customs Department treat cannabidiol as a controlled substance, and travelers risk prosecution under Section 16 of the 1993 Law regardless of THC content. The 2017 draft bill discussing drug law reform did not legalize CBD for consumer use.
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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Myanmar
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Food and Drug Administration of Myanmar; Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control
Key regulation
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law (SLORC Law No. 1/93)
Effective
January 27, 1993
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are prohibited. Myanmar Customs treats cannabidiol shipments as controlled narcotics. No FDA import authorization exists for consumer CBD products.
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