Sao Tome and Principe
Is CBD Legal in Sao Tome and Principe?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Sao Tome and Principe. Law No. 7/2008 treats all cannabis derivatives as controlled substances without a THC threshold that would exempt cannabidiol. The Ministerio da Saude has not authorised CBD as a medicine, supplement, or cosmetic ingredient, and the country's small pharmaceutical regulator has no marketing-authorisation procedure for cannabinoid products.
Pharmacies in Sao Tome city and on Principe do not stock CBD products. Imports of CBD oils, capsules, or topicals are treated as cannabis derivatives under the 2008 law and seized at customs regardless of legal status in the country of origin. There is no industrial-hemp CBD pathway.
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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Sao Tome and Principe
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal CBD market; all cannabinoids treated as controlled
Regulator
Ministerio da Saude; Direccao das Alfandegas
Key regulation
Lei No. 7/2008
Effective
July 27, 2008
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of CBD products are prohibited. Customs at Sao Tome International Airport and the Ana Chaves port treats CBD as a cannabis derivative under Law No. 7/2008. No pharmaceutical or cosmetic CBD has been approved.
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