Is CBD Legal in Singapore?
May 29, 2026
CBD is restricted in Singapore as a Class A controlled drug. Only HSA-approved pharmaceutical cannabinoids are permitted; consumer CBD is illegal.
CBD is restricted in Singapore as a Class A controlled drug. Only HSA-approved pharmaceutical cannabinoids are permitted; consumer CBD is illegal.
CBD in Singapore is restricted and classified as a Class A controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, regardless of THC content. Pure cannabidiol is listed in the First Schedule, meaning import, sale, or possession of CBD products without authorisation can carry penalties identical to cannabis offenses. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has issued multiple consumer advisories warning that CBD oils, edibles, and cosmetics are not lawful for sale or personal import.
A narrow medical pathway permits pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid medicines, such as Epidyolex, where the HSA grants approval on a case-by-case basis for patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy. The Ministry of Health and HSA have signaled that recreational and over-the-counter CBD will remain prohibited. Travelers entering Singapore with CBD products have been arrested and charged under the MDA, including for products legally purchased abroad.
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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Health Sciences Authority (HSA); Central Narcotics Bureau
0% — CBD treated as Class A controlled drug
Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, First Schedule
Import of CBD is prohibited without HSA authorisation. Travellers carrying CBD oil, gummies, or cosmetics face arrest under the Misuse of Drugs Act; only pharmaceutical cannabinoid medicines with HSA approval may enter for individual patients.
