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    Is CBD oil legal in Finland?

    How Finland classifies CBD and what it means for bringing it with you.

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    Short answer

    In Finland CBD is regulated as a medicine. The Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea treats cannabidiol products as medicinal products, so they cannot be sold freely as food supplements or cosmetics to be taken by mouth. A traveller who brings CBD products falls under the rules for bringing medicines, which require a prescription for prescription medicines.

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    Why

    1. Fimea has stated publicly that cannabidiol (CBD) is controlled as a medicine in Finland.
    2. Finnish Customs says the import of medicines depends on whether a product is classified as a medicine in Finland.
    3. Customs advises checking the classification of a product with Fimea before bringing it in.

    Details

    Cannabis itself, including products with THC, is an illegal drug in Finland. CBD products can contain traces of THC, which makes them riskier still.

    Tip

    Leave CBD oils and gummies at home unless a doctor has prescribed them and you carry the prescription.

    What may differ

    CBD rules differ a lot between EU countries. Products sold freely in Estonia or Germany can still be medicines in Finland.

    Common misconception

    CBD is legal everywhere in the EU, so you can carry it to Finland like any supplement.

    What actually happens

    Finland classifies CBD as a medicine, so supplement-style CBD products are not treated as ordinary goods.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Classification rules can change, so check Fimea and Finnish Customs before you travel.

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