No, CBD oil remains illegal in the Philippines under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165), which classifies all cannabis-derived products—including CBD—as prohibited substances. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) enforces this ban, with no exceptions for hemp-derived CBD. The 2023 amendments to the law further tightened controls, explicitly banning CBD regardless of THC content. Importation, sale, or possession risks criminal prosecution under narcotics laws.
Key Regulations for CBD Oil in Philippines
- Strict Prohibition Under RA 9165: CBD oil is classified as a dangerous drug, subject to the same penalties as marijuana, including imprisonment and fines. The PDEA maintains zero tolerance for CBD, even if derived from industrial hemp with negligible THC.
- Zero-THC Requirement for Industrial Hemp: While the 2019 Industrial Hemp Act (RA 11526) permits hemp cultivation, CBD extraction is prohibited unless the product contains no detectable THC. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and PDEA jointly enforce this, requiring lab certifications for hemp products.
- Import/Export Ban: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and PDEA prohibit the importation of CBD oil, including for medical use. Only FDA-approved pharmaceuticals with CBD (e.g., Epidyolex) may enter under strict conditions, requiring prior PDEA clearance and prescription.