Also known as cannabidiol, CBD
is becoming increasingly popular in France for pain relief and insomnia relief. Many people have been won over by CBD, available in the form of flowers,
hemp resin,
or oil. If you’re planning a trip, it’s perfectly understandable to wonder if you can take your CBD with you.
Whether you’re traveling within Europe or abroad, we’ll share some essential information.
Can you travel with CBD in Europe?
Recently, CBD became fully legal in Europe and Canada. With its relaxing and healing properties, CBD has no psychoactive effects.
Thus, it helps reduce inflammation and pain, and helps many people relax during periods of intense stress. CBD is now classified as a food supplement in France, which explains its widespread use due to its legality and therapeutic benefits. To travel with CBD safely in countries where it is legal, you must ensure that it does not exceed 0.2% THC. To prove the veracity of your claim, ask the seller beforehand to provide you with a certificate and a sealed product to dispel any doubts if you are stopped by the police or customs.
Although CBD oil is legal, smoking CBD flowers remains strictly prohibited.
Can you travel with CBD outside of Europe?
Regardless of the country you wish to visit outside of Europe, it is strongly recommended to travel with a sealed product to eliminate any doubts about its contents.
However, since the origin and THC level of your product are difficult to determine, many countries outside of Europe are not yet ready to legalize CBD.
Even if you follow the established guidelines of possessing a sealed product with a maximum THC content of 0.2%, you are taking risks by bringing it abroad.
If CBD is legal in your destination country, but customs officials are more hesitant about this type of product, we recommend purchasing your CBD oil directly from a shop upon arrival.
If you plan to travel to the United States, you should consult the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which states that cannabidiol (CBD) products are not legal under current federal law.
If the product is not legal in your destination country, we advise against bringing it, as you risk being arrested. Since some countries have stricter regulations regarding CBD than others, it is best to travel without it and purchase it locally if its sale is legal.
Can you fly with CBD? Under what conditions? To travel by plane with your CBD oil, you must ensure that the quantity you carry does not exceed 0.2% THC.
However, this rule applies to flights within the European Union and Schengen countries. For added security, consider traveling with a sealed product, which will appear less suspicious during airport security checks.
Before traveling abroad by plane, it’s best to check the current legal situation regarding CBD in your destination country.
However, regardless of whether it’s legal in your destination country, we recommend not taking any risks and going without your precious product for a few days. Some countries have rather unclear policies regarding CBD and very strict controls that could leave you detained for hours at the airport.
Sometimes, even if a country legalizes CBD, air traffic controllers may have doubts about the substance you are carrying, even if it does not exceed the maximum quantity and is sealed.
What precautions should you take before traveling with CBD?
To travel with CBD, it is essential that you follow three guidelines that will prevent many problems and ensure you arrive safely at your destination. This way, you can enjoy your trip with complete peace of mind. To do this, be sure to:
Have a certificate or tax receipt attesting to the origin of the hemp in your product. By preparing this document in advance, you will save valuable time during security checks.
- Find out about the regulations in force regarding the transport of CBD in your destination country.
- Choose a format that complies with air transport regulations. Depending on the country of departure and the country of arrival, the maximum quantity allowed may not be the same, which is why it is important to take precautions before your trip.
