Is CBD Legal in South Sudan?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in South Sudan under the 2012 Drugs and Food Control Authority Act. No medical framework exists. Full 2026 CBD compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in South Sudan under the 2012 Drugs and Food Control Authority Act. No medical framework exists. Full 2026 CBD compliance guide.
CBD is illegal in South Sudan. The Drugs and Food Control Authority Act 2012 does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis derivatives, and the National Drug and Food Control Authority has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
No low-THC threshold or pharmaceutical exemption applies. South Sudan's pharmaceutical supply chain depends heavily on Ministry of Health procurement and international donor programmes through UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Cannabinoid medicines such as Epidyolex and Sativex have not been included in the National Essential Medicines List, and informal CBD imports through Juba International or the Nimule border face confiscation. Practical guidance requires qualified counsel given the limited published case law.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
National Drug and Food Control Authority; Ministry of Health
Prohibited
Drugs and Food Control Authority Act 2012; Penal Code Act 2008
CBD imports and exports are not authorised. South Sudan Revenue Authority customs officers treat CBD shipments as controlled-substance imports requiring permits that have not been issued.
