Short, but clear answer: yes, CBD is legal in France This is moreover, to date, the case for all cannabinoids except THC, the psychoactive molecule in cannabis. More specifically, cannabis-derived products are authorized in France on condition that the cannabidiol is extracted from a certified hemp plant and that the THC level in the original plant is less than 0,3% (since 2022). Cannabidiol, however, cannot be considered a drug in any way.