Senegal
Is CBD Legal in Senegal?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Senegal. Law No. 97-18 (Code des Drogues) treats cannabidiol derivatives from cannabis sativa as stupefiants without a THC threshold that exempts CBD. The Direction de la Pharmacie et du Medicament has not issued an Autorisation de Mise sur le Marche (AMM) for any CBD product, whether prescription, OTC, nutraceutical, or cosmetic.
Pharmacies in Dakar, Saint-Louis, and Thies do not stock CBD oils, tinctures, or topicals. Online importation through La Poste or DHL is intercepted by Customs. Travelers carrying CBD products through Blaise Diagne International Airport risk seizure and prosecution under the 1997 Code, even if the product is lawful 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.
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Senegal
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No exemption; all CBD treated as cannabis
Regulator
Direction de la Pharmacie et du Medicament; Ministere de la Sante et de l'Action Sociale
Key regulation
Law No. 97-18 of 1 December 1997 portant Code des Drogues
Effective
December 1, 1997
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Personal and commercial import of CBD is not permitted. The Direction de la Pharmacie et du Medicament does not issue AMMs for cannabinoid products, and Customs reject CBD consumer goods at port of entry. No export pathway exists.
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