Hong Kong Declares CBD a Dangerous Drug

Feb.01.2023

CBD is now a controlled substance in Hong Kong, with potential life imprisonment and heavy fines for offenders.

As of February 1st, CBD has been officially classified as a dangerous drug and is now subject to regulation under Hong Kong's Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Chapter 134).

Following this, the Hong Kong police force and customs department will make every effort to crackdown on drug-related offenses involving CBD.

After the law takes effect, those trafficking and illegally manufacturing CBD and its products can be sentenced to life imprisonment and fined up to HKD 5 million (approximately RMB 4.3 million). Those who possess or use the substance in violation of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance can be sentenced to seven years in prison and fined up to HKD 1 million (approximately RMB 860,000).

The Hong Kong government previously arranged for a disposal collection of items containing CBD, allowing citizens to voluntarily dispose of them, and assisting those in need with large-scale disposals. As of January 29th, the government has collected approximately 77,400 items containing CBD, mostly skincare products, oral oils, and health supplements.

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Hong Kong is planning to completely ban the sale of CBD products by the end of 2022.

Starting tomorrow, regulations regarding cannabidiol (CBD) will be enforced and those who violate them will face legal consequences.

Hong Kong plans to ban the sale of CBD products entirely by the end of 2022.

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