Is CBD Legal in Sierra Leone?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Sierra Leone under the 2008 National Drugs Control Act. The Pharmacy Board has not registered any CBD product.
CBD is illegal in Sierra Leone under the 2008 National Drugs Control Act. The Pharmacy Board has not registered any CBD product.
CBD is illegal in Sierra Leone. The National Drugs Control Act 2008 schedules cannabis and its derivatives without exempting cannabidiol or providing a THC threshold. The Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, established under the Pharmacy and Drugs Act 2001, has not registered any CBD product on the National Essential Medicines List or as a permitted nutraceutical or cosmetic.
Pharmacies in Freetown, Bo, and Kenema do not stock CBD oils, tinctures, capsules, or topicals. Travelers carrying CBD products through Lungi International Airport risk seizure and prosecution under the 2008 Act, regardless of the product's status in the country of origin. There is no industrial hemp-derived CBD carve-out.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone; Ministry of Health and Sanitation
No exemption; all CBD treated as cannabis
National Drugs Control Act 2008; Pharmacy and Drugs Act 2001
Personal and commercial import of CBD is not permitted. The Pharmacy Board does not register cannabinoid products, and Customs reject CBD consumer goods at port of entry. No export pathway exists.
