Romania
Is CBD Legal in Romania?
Status
Legal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is legal in Romania when sourced from EU-approved industrial hemp and containing 0.2 percent THC or less. The National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDMR) treats most consumer CBD products as supplements or cosmetics rather than medicines, and they fall under the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) plus the Ministry of Agriculture for ingredient sourcing.
Retailers operate openly in Bucharest, Cluj, and Timisoara, but the regulatory picture is uneven. Novel Food authorization under EU Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 remains unsettled, and several products predate the European Food Safety Authority's interim list. Pharmaceutical CBD such as Epidyolex is registered with ANMDMR for treatment-resistant epilepsy. Vape liquids containing CBD must comply with TPD tobacco rules, and any extract exceeding 0.2 percent THC is treated as a high-risk drug.
Customs occasionally detains shipments lacking clear COAs or Novel Food dossiers.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Romania
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
0.2% THC
Regulator
National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ANMDMR); ANSVSA
Key regulation
EU Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 (Novel Food); Law No. 339/2005
Effective
January 15, 2018
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Limited
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD products meeting the 0.2 percent THC threshold and EU Novel Food rules trade freely within the single market. Third-country imports require Romanian customs clearance, COAs, and ANSVSA documentation when finished goods are food or supplements.
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