Suriname
Is CBD Legal in Suriname?
Status
Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Suriname. The 1998 Narcotic Drugs Act controls cannabis without a cannabidiol exemption, and no Surinamese authority has approved a CBD-containing medicine. The Bureau Volksgezondheid (BOG) Ministry of Health pharmaceutical registry contains no registered CBD products.
CBD oils, tinctures, and gummies are treated as controlled cannabis products regardless of THC content. Suriname Customs at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport seizes CBD products from passengers arriving on KLM flights from Amsterdam, even where Dutch law permits CBD with under 0.05% THC. Penalties under the 1998 Act mirror those for cannabis.
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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Suriname
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Bureau Volksgezondheid (BOG); Korps Politie Suriname
Key regulation
Wet Verdovende Middelen 1998
Effective
January 1, 1998
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are prohibited. Suriname Customs treats CBD as a controlled cannabis product. Travelers arriving from the Netherlands or US states with CBD products face seizure and possible prosecution at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.
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