Is CBD Legal in Niger?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Niger under Ordinance 99-42. The Direction de la Pharmacie has not approved any consumer cannabinoid product.
CBD is illegal in Niger under Ordinance 99-42. The Direction de la Pharmacie has not approved any consumer cannabinoid product.
CBD is illegal in Niger. Ordinance No. 99-42 treats cannabidiol derivatives as stupefiants without a THC threshold that exempts CBD. The Direction de la Pharmacie et de la Medecine Traditionnelle, within the Ministere de la Sante Publique, has not issued a marketing authorisation for any CBD pharmaceutical, supplement, or cosmetic product.
Pharmacies in Niamey, Zinder, and Maradi do not stock CBD oils, tinctures, or topicals. Travelers carrying CBD products through Diori Hamani International Airport risk seizure and prosecution under the 1999 narcotics ordinance, regardless of the product's legality in the country of origin. There is no industrial hemp-derived CBD exemption.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Direction de la Pharmacie et de la Medecine Traditionnelle; Ministere de la Sante Publique
No exemption; all CBD treated as cannabis
Ordinance No. 99-42 of 23 September 1999 on the fight against drugs
Personal and commercial import of CBD is not permitted. The Direction de la Pharmacie does not issue marketing authorisations for cannabinoid products, and Customs reject CBD consumer goods at port of entry. No export pathway exists.
