Advisory on the Abuse, Possession, Sale and Importation of Cannabis and Cannabis Products

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Singapore adopts a strict policy of zero tolerance towards controlled drugs.

The consumption, possession, trafficking, import or export of any controlled drugs (including cannabis, cannabis products or cannabis edibles), even in trace amounts, is an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA). The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) will not hesitate to take necessary enforcement action against anyone who disregards Singapore’s drug laws.

Members of the public can report suspicious drug activities to CNB at:
https://www.eservices.cnb.gov.sg/feedback/
or by calling CNB’s 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1800-325-6666.

Under the MDA, any Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident found to have consumed controlled drugs outside Singapore will be liable for a drug consumption offence as if the offence has been committed in Singapore. CNB conducts enforcement checks at Singapore’s checkpoints and will take action against those found to have consumed drugs overseas.

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Can I Import or Sell Products Containing Cannabis or Hemp?

Products containing the following cannot be imported or sold:

• Cannabis
• Hemp
• CBD oil
• Hemp seed oil

The answer is No.

Cannabis and its derivatives are listed as Class ‘A’ controlled drugs in the First Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA).

Hemp is cannabis. Hemp contains proteins, fibre, and seeds, and is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant (or hemp plant). CBD and THC are cannabinoids commonly found in the Cannabis sativa plant.

Any products derived from the Cannabis sativa plant or its seeds can contain controlled drugs such as THC.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive chemical substance in cannabis that causes users to feel “high”. There are adverse health impacts linked to the use of THC, and it is a Class A controlled drug in the First Schedule of the MDA.

Any products containing hemp derivatives as an ingredient, or derived from the Cannabis sativa plant or its seeds, can contain controlled drugs such as THC despite the product labels indicating otherwise.

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Reporting and Further Information

To report suspicious drug activities, call the CNB hotline at 1800-325-6666.
For more information, visit the CNB website at www.cnb.gov.sg.

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