Sudan
Is CBD Legal in Sudan?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Sudan. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Precursors Control Act 1994 does not exempt cannabidiol from cannabis control, and the National Medicines and Poisons Board has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
No low-THC threshold or pharmaceutical exemption applies. CBD oils, capsules, and topicals imported through pre-conflict Khartoum International were subject to seizure as cannabis derivatives. Given the active armed conflict and the collapse of normal pharmaceutical supply chains, current enforcement is unpredictable; the National Medical Supplies Fund cannot reliably distribute even essential medicines, let alone novel cannabinoid products. Travelers and businesses should consult qualified Sudanese counsel before any in-country activity.
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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Sudan
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Federal Ministry of Health; National Medicines and Poisons Board
Key regulation
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Precursors Control Act 1994
Effective
January 1, 1994
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports and exports are not authorised. Pre-conflict Sudan Customs Authority treated cannabidiol as a cannabis derivative requiring criminal-law interdiction. Conflict has disrupted normal port and airport controls since 2023.
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