Cannabis Seeds → France

Cannabis remains illegal in France

Details

France maintains a prohibition on cannabis including seeds. Despite being Europe's largest cannabis consumer per capita, France has not legalized recreational use. Penalties include up to 1 year imprisonment for possession. CBD products (under 0.3% THC) are legal.

Quantity limit

Zero

Legal reference

French Public Health Code, Article L3421-1

Surrender at customs

French DGDDI accepts voluntary abandonment at port of entry. Cannabis seeds are CSP-controlled. Fill out abandonment declaration. No prosecution for personal-quantity proactive surrender — OCRTIS guidelines.

Practical advice

Cannabis seeds are illegal in France. Only CBD products under 0.3% THC are permitted.

Customs authority

Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs) · https://www.douane.gouv.fr