If you’re already using CBD on daily basis, you may be looking forward to bringing it along on your
holiday. But don’t forget that laws concerning the use and transport of CBD are not the same around
the world – especially if you’re travelling abroad!
It’s important to note that many of the issues regarding CBD’s legality stem from authorities not
making a proper distinction between the safe, non-psychotropic CBD extracted from hemp and the
high-inducing THC extracted primarily from cannabis. These are usually countries that have outright
banned both cannabis products and CBD – such as Russia, Albania, Belarus, Venezuela, most African
and Asian countries.
Other governments make a more defined effort to simply ensure CBD products contain very little or
no THC at all. This is the case in most of the EU, in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, India, the
USA, Zimbabwe and more. Here, levels of THC need to be under 0-0.3%, depending on the country.
The third category is countries with additional restrictions on CBD, such as only allowing its use
based on a doctor’s prescription. For instance, in Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Ecuador or
Argentina.
Finally, the easiest time you’ll have is in countries where cannabis has been legalised for recreational
use, lifting any potential restrictions on CBD along with THC. Currently, the list includes Canada,
Germany, Malta, Luxembourg, Georgia, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, Uruguay and 24 states of the
USA.
The bottom line? Don’t make any assumptions, but do your own research into the countries you’ll be
visiting on your holiday, including any airport layovers. That way, you’re sure to safely be able to
enjoy the benefits of your time off and your CBD all around the world.