Yemen
Is CBD Legal in Yemen?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
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.
Key facts ·
Yemen
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Supreme Board of Drugs and Medical Appliances (SBDMA); Ministry of Public Health and Population
Key regulation
Law No. 3 of 1993; Medicines Act
Effective
August 15, 1993
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are not authorized by SBDMA. Parcels are seized at Aden International Airport and Hodeidah port. No commercial export channel exists.
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