Is CBD Legal in Yemen?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal in Yemen under Law 3/1993. No SBDMA registration; imports seized at Aden and Hodeidah. Detailed 2026 status.
CBD is illegal in Yemen under Law 3/1993. No SBDMA registration; imports seized at Aden and Hodeidah. Detailed 2026 status.
CBD is illegal in Yemen. Law No. 3 of 1993 treats cannabis derivatives the same as cannabis flower; the Supreme Board of Drugs and Medical Appliances (SBDMA) has not registered any cannabidiol product.
Imports of CBD oils, tinctures, and cosmetics are intercepted at Aden International Airport by the Customs Authority and at Hodeidah port. The Yemeni Pharmacopoeia, maintained by SBDMA under the Medicines Act, does not list CBD. Pharmaceutical Epidyolex is not on the Essential Medicines List, and prescription channels are unavailable. Travelers carrying CBD risk seizure and prosecution under Article 35 of the narcotics 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
Supreme Board of Drugs and Medical Appliances (SBDMA); Ministry of Public Health and Population
Prohibited
Law No. 3 of 1993; Medicines Act
CBD imports are not authorized by SBDMA. Parcels are seized at Aden International Airport and Hodeidah port. No commercial export channel exists.
