Which products contain CBD but no THC?

Many people search “Is CBD legal in Lithuania?” when they are thinking about travelling with CBD oils or other products. A key point is whether a product contains THC, and if so, how much. THC is much more tightly controlled than CBD, both in Lithuania and in many other countries.

The following product types can, in principle, be made from CBD with no detectable THC (or with very low THC levels), depending on how they are manufactured:

• CBD oils and tinctures – liquids usually taken under the tongue.
• CBD capsules and tablets – swallowed like food supplements, with a defined CBD amount per capsule.
• CBD edibles – for example gummies, chocolate, drinks and other foods containing CBD.
• CBD vape products – e‑liquids and vape pens designed for inhaling CBD vapour.
• CBD skincare products – creams, balms and lotions applied to the skin.

In Lithuania, not all of these categories are treated the same way in law. For some, the practical rule is that THC must be below the analytical limit of detection (“0 THC”). For others, they may not be placed on the market at all if they contain CBD or hemp extracts.

Is CBD legal in Lithuania? Key points and legal background

• Under EU law, CBD is not classified as a narcotic. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) confirmed this in case C‑663/18 (“Kanavape”). National rules on THC limits and permitted product types still apply and can be stricter. (curia.europa.eu)
• Lithuania allows fibre hemp (industrial hemp) and regulates it in its own Law on Fibre Hemp. This law sets rules for cultivation, THC requirements and supervision. (e-tar.lt)
• Finished products for consumers must comply with strict THC limits. For some categories – especially smoking herbs (e.g. “CBD flowers”) and e‑liquids – the practical requirement is “0 THC”, meaning THC must be below the laboratory limit of quantification. (e-seimas.lrs.lt)
• The Lithuanian food authority (VMVT) states that foods and food supplements with added CBD or hemp extracts are generally not placed on the market. In contrast, products made only from hemp seeds (e.g. hemp seed oil, seeds, protein) are usually considered separately. (vmvt.lrv.lt)
• Entry into Lithuania from other EU countries is usually without customs checks, but Lithuanian product rules and THC limits still apply. For flights from non‑EU countries (third countries), general customs allowances and restrictions, including those for e‑liquids, must be followed. (muitine.lrv.lt)
• Medicinal CBD (such as Epidyolex) is prescription‑only and falls under medicines and narcotics rules. Taking such medicines across borders generally requires a doctor’s certificate and compliance with the rules for narcotic/psychotropic medicines and travel with medicines. (sam.lrv.lt, muitine.lrv.lt)

The most important legal sources on CBD in Lithuania

For anyone looking closely at CBD legality in Lithuania, the following legal sources are central:

• Law on Fibre Hemp (Pluoštinių kanapių įstatymas) – consolidated version of law no. XII‑336, including definitions, THC requirements and supervision rules. (e-tar.lt)
• Ministerial decision on maximum THC levels in finished products (in force from 1 April 2023): V‑1815/3D‑771, setting specific THC limits for different product categories. (e-seimas.lrs.lt)
• National substance lists and drug control: NTAKD/NINFO databases and legislation, including controlled substance schedules I–IV. (visuomene.ntakd.lt, ntakd.lrv.lt)
• Food control and CBD foods: VMVT information on hemp and CBD products, including statements that foods and food supplements with CBD/hemp extracts are generally not marketed in Lithuania and details of THC limits. (vmvt.lrv.lt)
• Entry and customs rules: Lithuanian Customs Administration guidance for travellers, including duty‑free allowances, prohibited/restricted goods and notes on e‑liquids. (muitine.lrv.lt)
• CJEU C‑663/18 (“Kanavape”): judgment confirming that CBD is not a narcotic within the meaning of the relevant UN conventions and that any restrictions must comply with EU internal market rules and be proportionate. (curia.europa.eu)
• Cosmetics framework: EU CosIng database (for cosmetic ingredients) and European Commission calls for CBD safety data in cosmetics. (single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu)

CBD THC limits in Lithuania – what applies to finished products?

One of the main CBD travel rules for Lithuania concerns THC content. Lithuanian law distinguishes between:

• Hemp plants in the field – cultivation is allowed if the hemp variety is approved and contains no more than 0.3% THC.
• Finished products for consumers – usually subject to a maximum of 0.2% THC, with much lower specific limits for some categories.

For several product types, the maximum permitted THC level is effectively “0”, meaning below the analytical limit of quantification. This is particularly important when assessing whether you can bring CBD to Lithuania in the form of vape liquids or “CBD flowers”.

Important: these THC limits only set maximum levels for products that are otherwise allowed. They do not decide whether a particular product category (such as CBD foods or food supplements) may be placed on the Lithuanian market at all. For several categories, particularly foods and supplements with CBD or hemp extracts, the VMVT indicates that they are not marketed in Lithuania. (vmvt.lrv.lt)

Bringing CBD into Lithuania: flights, EU internal borders and third countries

Can you bring CBD to Lithuania as a tourist? The answer depends mainly on where you are travelling from, the product type and the THC content.

• Within the EU/Schengen area: there are normally no routine customs checks at internal borders. However, any CBD products you carry must still comply with Lithuanian rules, including THC limits. For e‑liquids and smoking herbs, the practical rule is “0 THC”. (e-seimas.lrs.lt)
• From third countries (non‑EU): customs allowances and restrictions apply. Lithuanian Customs publish reference quantities for e‑cigarette liquids – for example, 50 ml when entering by air. These limits apply regardless of whether the liquid contains CBD. (muitine.lrv.lt)
• Medicinal CBD products (e.g. Epidyolex): generally may be carried only for personal use and with the required documentation. Without a doctor’s certificate, strict limits apply to the number of packs. For medicines classified as narcotic/psychotropic, additional proof may be needed. Customs recommend carrying original prescriptions and/or a doctor’s certificate, and keeping medicines in their original packaging. (muitine.lrv.lt)
• Smuggling offences: smuggling or unauthorised import of controlled substances can be a criminal offence under Criminal Code Article 199. (sherloc.unodc.org)

Purchase, possession and use of CBD in Lithuania

Once in Lithuania, CBD legality depends on whether products comply with the specific hemp, food, cosmetics and narcotics rules.

• Buying CBD products: only purchase items with:
  • a clear indication of intended use on the label (e.g. cosmetic, smoking herb), and
  • a current laboratory report (CoA) confirming THC levels within Lithuanian limits.
  Retailers are required to state the intended purpose of hemp products. (ntakd.lrv.lt)
• “CBD flowers”/smoking herbs: these are considered particularly sensitive. Since 1 April 2023, the THC limit for smoking herbs is “0 mg/g” (below the limit of quantification). Products with detectable THC can be treated as non‑compliant and may be confiscated. (e-seimas.lrs.lt)
• Foods and food supplements: products with CBD or hemp extracts are generally not marketed in Lithuania according to VMVT information. In case of doubt, it may be safer to avoid these and opt for seed‑based products such as hemp seeds, hemp seed oil or hemp protein, which are usually handled differently. (vmvt.lrv.lt)
• Cosmetics with CBD: CBD as a cosmetic ingredient is dealt with at EU level. Products must follow EU cosmetics law, including safety assessment and notification in the CPNP system. When buying, check for:
  • a clear INCI ingredients list, and
  • complete manufacturer or importer details.
  (single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu)
• Possession and use: CBD products that meet Lithuanian requirements are generally treated as compliant goods. However, police or customs may check products that look similar to controlled cannabis (for example, dried flowers). Having a CoA and proof of purchase can help clarify the situation. (muitine.lrv.lt)

EU framework: why CBD is generally not treated as a narcotic

In 2020, the CJEU decided in case C‑663/18 that CBD, as long as it does not contain psychoactive levels of THC, is not a “narcotic drug” under the main UN drug conventions. This has several consequences for CBD law in EU countries such as Lithuania:

• Member States may still regulate CBD products for public health and safety reasons (for example by setting THC limits or restricting certain product types).
• Any restrictions on CBD must comply with EU internal market law and be scientifically justified and proportionate.
• CBD products lawfully produced in one EU country in principle benefit from free movement of goods, but still need to comply with local rules such as Lithuania’s THC limits and product‑specific requirements. (curia.europa.eu)

Medicinal CBD use in Lithuania

Prescription CBD medicines (for example Epidyolex) are available in Lithuania, but they fall under both medicines and narcotics control law. This has implications for residents and visitors:

• Medicinal CBD is prescription‑only and is dispensed through pharmacies.
• For travel, the general customs rules for medicines apply. This typically means:
  • carrying a doctor’s certificate and/or a copy of the prescription,
  • keeping the medicine in its original packaging, and
  • bringing only quantities consistent with personal use.
• Extra requirements may apply if the medicine is treated as a narcotic or psychotropic substance. Travellers should check with the relevant health and customs authorities in advance. (sam.lrv.lt, muitine.lrv.lt)

Regional differences in CBD law within Lithuania

Unlike some federal countries, Lithuania regulates fibre hemp and CBD at national level. This means:

• There are no separate regional or municipal CBD laws; the same rules apply throughout the country.
• Enforcement is handled by national authorities, including:
  • NTAKD (for drug control and substance lists),
  • VMVT (for food and feed control), and
  • Customs (for border checks and import/export controls).
  (ntakd.lrv.lt, vmvt.lrv.lt, muitine.lrv.lt)

Practical tips for tourists: staying within CBD law in Lithuania

For travellers wondering “Is CBD legal in Lithuania for tourists?” the following points summarise common risk areas:

• Carry a CoA: take a printed analysis certificate for each CBD product, showing:
  • batch number,
  • product type,
  • testing laboratory and method, and
  • THC result.
  For e‑liquids and smoking herbs, THC should be below the analytical limit of detection. (e-seimas.lrs.lt)
• Prefer seed‑based products: if you want to bring something edible, hemp seed oil, shelled hemp seeds and hemp protein are generally treated differently from CBD extracts in Lithuanian food law. (vmvt.lrv.lt)
• Avoid sensitive categories: CBD foods, food supplements and “CBD flowers” (smoking herbs) are the most likely to raise questions or be considered non‑compliant, especially if any THC is detectable. (vmvt.lrv.lt, e-seimas.lrs.lt)
• Observe air travel rules: when flying in from third countries, follow quantity limits for e‑liquids (such as the 50 ml reference amount) and general customs allowances. Keep CBD products in original packaging. (muitine.lrv.lt)
• Travelling with CBD medicines: carry a doctor’s certificate, a copy of your prescription and original packaging, and bring only what is needed for your personal treatment during the trip. (muitine.lrv.lt)