CBD Compliance in Europe
Country-specific regulations for trading CBD products
| Country | THC Limit | CBD Oils | CBD Flowers | CBD Edibles | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | <0.2% | Allowed | CanG since April 2024 | |||
| Austria | <0.3% | Tobacco shop | Restricted | Flowers only via licensed retailers | ||
| Switzerland | <1.0% | Allowed | Not EU, own regulation | |||
| Netherlands | <0.05% | Restricted | Very low THC limit! | |||
| France | <0.3% | Allowed | HHC/H4CBD forbidden | |||
| Italy | <0.2% | FORBIDDEN | Restricted | Flower ban since April 2025 | ||
| Spain | <0.2% | Allowed | Only "technical use" | |||
| Poland | <0.2% | FORBIDDEN | Restricted | Flower sales illegal | ||
| Czech Republic | <1.0% | Allowed | Liberal | |||
| UK | <0.2% | Allowed | FSA Novel Food required |
Germany
Allowed
THC Limit: <0.2%
Oils:
Flowers:
Edibles:
CanG since April 2024
Austria
Restricted
THC Limit: <0.3%
Oils:
Flowers: Tobacco shop
Edibles:
Flowers only via licensed retailers
Switzerland
Allowed
THC Limit: <1.0%
Oils:
Flowers:
Edibles:
Not EU, own regulation
Netherlands
Restricted
THC Limit: <0.05%
Oils:
Flowers:
Edibles:
Very low THC limit!
France
Allowed
THC Limit: <0.3%
Oils:
Flowers:
Edibles:
HHC/H4CBD forbidden
Italy
Restricted
THC Limit: <0.2%
Oils:
Flowers: FORBIDDEN
Edibles:
Flower ban since April 2025
Spain
Allowed
THC Limit: <0.2%
Oils:
Flowers:
Edibles:
Only "technical use"
Poland
Restricted
THC Limit: <0.2%
Oils:
Flowers: FORBIDDEN
Edibles:
Flower sales illegal
Czech Republic
Allowed
THC Limit: <1.0%
Oils:
Flowers:
Edibles:
Liberal
UK
Allowed
THC Limit: <0.2%
Oils:
Flowers:
Edibles:
FSA Novel Food required
Disclaimer: This overview is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legal situation may change at any time. Please consult a specialized lawyer for specific legal questions. Last updated: March 2026.