Nauru
Is CBD Legal in Nauru?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Nauru. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 controls cannabis-derived substances without a cannabidiol carve-out, and the Department of Health and Medical Services has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
CBD oils, capsules, and topicals fall within the Act's cannabis schedule regardless of THC content. The Republic of Nauru Hospital does not stock cannabinoid products, and the country's medicines list, procured largely through Australian supply chains, excludes Epidyolex and other cannabis-derived prescriptions. Travelers arriving from Brisbane have had CBD products seized by Nauru Customs at Nauru International Airport.
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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Nauru
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Department of Health and Medical Services; Nauru Police Force
Key regulation
Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004
Effective
January 1, 2004
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are prohibited. Nauru has no medical cannabis import pathway. Customs at Nauru International Airport seizes CBD products carried by travelers under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004.
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