Is CBD Legal in Nepal?
May 29, 2026
CBD is not separately regulated in Nepal and falls under the 1976 cannabis prohibition. Imports may be detained by customs.
CBD is not separately regulated in Nepal and falls under the 1976 cannabis prohibition. Imports may be detained by customs.
CBD has no separate legal recognition in Nepal. The Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act 2033 (1976) treats cannabis derivatives as controlled substances without reference to cannabinoid composition. The Department of Drug Administration (DDA), under the Ministry of Health and Population, has not registered any cannabidiol pharmaceutical, and the Drug Act 2035 (1978) requires registration before marketing any medicine. Therapeutic claims for unregistered CBD are an administrative offence.
Travelers entering Nepal with CBD oils, gummies, or vapes should not assume that low-THC formulations will clear customs. The Department of Customs has discretion to seize CBD products labeled as cannabis derivatives, and ambiguity favors detention. Domestic CBD retail does not operate legally, and pharmacies do not dispense regulated cannabinoid medicines. Online imports through international postal services have been intercepted. Patients with neurological indications such as treatment-resistant epilepsy typically seek prescriptions abroad rather than rely on Nepalese pharmacies.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Department of Drug Administration (DDA); Ministry of Health and Population; Department of Customs
No CBD threshold - all cannabinoids treated as controlled
Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act 2033 (1976); Drug Act 2035 (1978)
CBD imports are not licensed. The Department of Customs treats cannabidiol products as controlled cannabis derivatives. Exports are not authorized as no licensed production exists.
