Is CBD Legal in Papua New Guinea?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Papua New Guinea under the Dangerous Drugs Act. No medical registration scheme exists. Full 2026 customs and compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in Papua New Guinea under the Dangerous Drugs Act. No medical registration scheme exists. Full 2026 customs and compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in Papua New Guinea. The Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis-derived substances, and no exemption exists for low-THC or THC-free CBD products under the National Department of Health's Medicines and Cosmetics Act 1999.
The PNG Pharmaceutical Services Branch has not registered any cannabinoid medicine, including Epidyolex. CBD oils, capsules, and topicals are treated as prohibited cannabis derivatives at the border. Travelers arriving from Australia, where CBD became Schedule 3 in 2021, have had products seized by PNG Customs at Jacksons International. Penalties mirror cannabis possession under Chapter 228.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
National Department of Health Pharmaceutical Services Branch; National Narcotics Bureau
Prohibited
Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; Medicines and Cosmetics Act 1999
CBD imports are prohibited. PNG Customs treats CBD as a Dangerous Drugs Act substance regardless of THC content. No personal medical import scheme exists; even Australian-prescribed CBD oils are subject to seizure on entry at Jacksons International Airport.
