CBD legislation in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands all products with CBD are completely legal, provided the THC content in these products is no higher than 0.05%.
So bear in mind that CBD oil containing more than 0.05% THC is illegal. Watch the terms too: cannabis oil often contains a lot of THC and is not legal in the Netherlands, and hemp oil usually means oil from hemp seeds, without CBD. We therefore recommend always buying your CBD from recognised companies and choosing good quality CBD. Be especially careful with foreign webshops or hobby sellers, because there is a risk that they sell CBD that does not meet the legal requirements.
At Dutch Balance we only sell CBD products that stay within the legal THC limit. We show this with test reports, which you can request from customer service. That way you can check the THC content of your product yourself.
Is CBD oil legal in Europe?
In Europe the rules differ per country. France, for example, has banned edible CBD since May 2026.
Bear in mind that the rules around CBD change regularly and that the rules sometimes differ per country. So are you travelling by plane and would you like to take CBD with you? Then always check the rules in the country of destination before you leave, just to be sure.
CBD oil is legal in the US, but take care
In the United States CBD oil is legal at federal (national) level, as long as the percentage of THC does not exceed 0.3%. In most states both the possession and the use of CBD oil is therefore completely permitted. Bear in mind, however, that individual states can have their own laws and regulations. So we recommend consulting the state laws of the place you are travelling to before departing for the US with CBD oil.
CBD oil is banned in many countries in Asia and Africa
In other countries on the American continent CBD oil is often legal too. This applies to North, Central and South America alike. Do take great care, though, when travelling to countries in Asia, Africa and Australia. In many of these countries the possession and use of CBD is completely prohibited, because all products extracted from cannabis are classified as illegal. Are you unsure whether CBD oil is legal in the country you are travelling to? Then contact your travel company or airline to be sure, and avoid problems.
Frequently asked questions about CBD legislation
Is CBD weed illegal in the Netherlands?
That depends on the THC content. In the Netherlands, products with CBD are legal as long as they contain no more than 0.05% THC; if they contain more THC, they are illegal. You can check how much THC a product contains in the test report. Taking CBD on a trip? Check the rules of your destination, as they differ per country, even within the EU.
Is CBD a drug?
CBD does not get you high: unlike THC, it does not cause a euphoric feeling or altered state of mind. According to the WHO, there is no link between CBD and abuse or problematic use. In the Netherlands, CBD is a legal food supplement, not a medicine.
Can you become addicted to CBD oil?
No. There are no known cases of people becoming addicted to CBD oil, and the same goes for capsules, edibles and patches with CBD. Not addictive is not the same as risk-free, though: CBD can cause side effects and interact with medication. If you take medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
