CBD limit laws in Europe — THC thresholds by country (what’s allowed vs not)
TL;DR: Most European countries tolerate trace THC in CBD products, but the exact legal threshold varies by country (common levels: 0% / 0.2% / 0.3% / 0.6% / 1% ). Sweden enforces zero-tolerance (no detectable THC). Switzerland permits up to 1% THC in hemp products. The EU’s agricultural and novel-food rules have shifted baseline thresholds (recent CAP changes raised hemp cultivation limits), but member states may set stricter national rules. If you’re buying or travelling with CBD, always check the destination country’s rules, carry lab certificates, and avoid flower/inflorescence products where those are restricted . Why this matters (short primer) CBD (cannabidiol) itself is non-intoxicating, but hemp naturally contains trace amounts of Δ9-THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Lawmakers regulate CBD by THC content because THC is the psychoactive compound that narcotics laws target. That means a product’s legal status often depends less on the amount of CBD and more on the THC concentra...