Zimbabwe
Is CBD Legal in Zimbabwe?
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD occupies a restricted, license-dependent position in Zimbabwe. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) regulates cannabinoid products under the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act [Chapter 15:03]. Pharmaceutical-grade CBD requires MCAZ registration; consumer CBD products are not generally available through licensed retail.
SI 62 of 2018 contemplates medicinal and scientific cannabis production, and the Hemp Industry of Zimbabwe and licensed producers around Mazowe and Harare can produce CBD-rich material for export. Domestic retail of CBD wellness products remains in a grey zone — without explicit MCAZ approval, sale is not authorised. Travelers should not assume CBD products are lawful for personal use without verification.
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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Zimbabwe
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Set per MCAZ license; pharmaceutical CBD required to meet registration standards
Regulator
Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ); Ministry of Health and Child Care
Key regulation
SI 62 of 2018; Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act [Chapter 15:03]
Effective
April 27, 2018
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Personal CBD imports require MCAZ authorisation. Commercial CBD export is permitted to licensed producers under SI 62/2018, subject to foreign buyer verification and GMP standards. ZIMRA and MCAZ jointly enforce at port of entry.
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