CBD Oil → United Kingdom

Legal if under 1mg THC per container

Details

CBD products are legal in the UK if they contain less than 1mg THC per container (not per dose) and are not marketed as medicines without MHRA approval. Products must be registered as novel food with the FSA. Over-the-counter CBD is widely available in the UK.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Documentation required

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming THC content ≤0.2%
• Original labelled packaging

Legal reference

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, FSA novel food regulations

Surrender at customs

UK Border Force allows voluntary surrender of CBD products with >1 mg CBD per container (where not novel food approved). Declare at Red Channel. Receipt issued. No criminal charge for proactive disclosure of personal-use quantity.

Practical advice

Ensure total THC per container is under 1mg. Products making medical claims need MHRA licensing.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs