Information for customers in Norway
CBD in Norway
Four things that apply in Norway
A short summary of the rules
CBD is a medicine
Cannabidiol is treated as a medicinal product in Norway, not as a supplement or an ordinary consumer good.
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Plant extracts are narcotics
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Cannot be sent by post
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Prescription only
The only legal route to CBD in Norway is as a medicine prescribed by a
BACKGROUND
Why we do not ship to Norway
Norway classifies everything extracted from the cannabis plant as a narcotic, regardless of THC content. A THC-free oil is therefore treated the same way as a narcotic substance at the border, and narcotics cannot legally be received in postal shipments.
This is not a question of customs paperwork or shipping arrangements. It is about how the products are defined in Norwegian law. We do not ship to Norway while the regulations stand as they do, and that applies to our entire range.
THE RULES
The rules, category by category
This is how the Norwegian authorities describe it themselves. The Norwegian Medical Products Agency has stated publicly that many sellers spread inaccurate claims about what is legal, so it is worth reading through.
Medicines
CBD medicines fall under medicines legislation, and under narcotics legislation as well if they are based on cannabis plant extracts. One approved CBD medicine is available on the Norwegian market: Epidyolex.
Food, drink and supplements
CBD is prohibited in food in Norway, both plant extracts and synthetic CBD. Synthetic CBD counts as a novel food and has not yet been approved by the European Commission.
Cosmetics
Products containing CBD extract from the cannabis plant are classified as narcotics and are illegal. Synthetic CBD may be permitted provided the cosmetics rules are followed and no medicinal claims are made.
E-cigarettes and vapes
E-cigarettes are regulated under the Norwegian Medicines Act and require Norwegian approval. The same rules apply as for medicines when it comes to import, manufacture and resale.
Postal shipments
Products classified as narcotics cannot be received by post, not even when they are fully legal in the country they were sent from.
Ordering while you are in Sweden
Many of our Norwegian customers do exactly that. While you are in Sweden, Swedish rules apply and you order on the same terms as anyone else. Our products are legal to buy, own and use there, and you need neither a Swedish personal identity number nor a permanent Swedish address. A pickup point in the country is enough.
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Place your order
Shop at rawhemp.eu as normal. Free shipping on orders over 600 SEK, and orders placed before 14:30 on weekdays ship the same day.
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Choose a pickup point at checkout
We deliver with PostNord and DHL to service points across Sweden. You choose the pickup point yourself – ideally one close to where you are staying during your visit.
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Collect your parcel
Bring photo ID. A Norwegian passport or national ID card works fine. Keep an eye on the collection deadline, as service points return parcels that are left uncollected.
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Pickup Points Near the Border
Most Norwegian customers choose a pickup point in Strömstad or Charlottenberg. Below are the locations we deliver to most frequently, so you know which one to select at checkout.
Strömstad
four locations
Postnord
Ica Nära Strömstad
Södra Hamngatan 8
452 30 Strömstad
Postnord
Willys Strömstad Shopping C
Oslovägen 50
452 35 Strömstad
DHL
Ica Kvantum Strömstad
Prästängsvägen 2
452 33 Strömstad
DHL
Willys Strömstad
Oslovägen 50
452 35 Strömstad
Charlottenberg
two locations
Postnord
Coop Charlottenberg
Storgatan 4
673 32 Charlottenberg
DHL
Pressbyrån Charlottenberg
Helga Görlins Gata 1
673 32 Charlottenberg
Taking the products home
The rules apply to the product, not to you as a person. The fact that you bought something legally in Sweden makes no difference at the Norwegian border, and that applies to luggage just as much as to post. Bringing these products into Norway is illegal, and the responsibility rests with you as the traveller.
Alternatives
If you are in Norway
Two legal routes, depending on what you are looking for.
Buy Raw Hemp in Norway
Plantedamp is a Norwegian company with warehousing and customer service in Bergen, and they carry part of our range. Their prices sit somewhat above ours, partly because importing into Norway costs them extra. In return you are buying domestically, with Norwegian consumer protection.
CBD on prescription
If you use CBD for medical reasons, the route goes through your doctor. They can prescribe an approved medicine, or apply for an exemption approval (godkjenningsfritak) for an unregistered product, which the pharmacy then orders in. This is not something we can help with.
Frequently asked questions
Six questions we get most often from Norwegian customers
Can I order to a Swedish pickup point while I am in Sweden?
Yes. While you are in Sweden, Swedish rules apply and you order on the same terms as anyone else, choosing your pickup point at checkout. Our products are legal to buy and use there. Bringing them into Norway is illegal, however, and that responsibility rests with you.
Can you ship anyway, if I accept the risk myself?
No. We do not ship to Norway and we make no exceptions. The shipment would very likely be stopped at customs, leaving you without both the goods and the money.
But your products are THC-free?
That is true of several of them, but the classification is the same regardless. Norway treats cannabis plant extracts as narcotics whatever the THC content, which is why being THC-free does not help.
Why is it legal in the EU but not in Norway?
Classification is decided nationally. Most EU countries permit hemp products below a THC limit of 0.2 to 0.3 percent, whereas Norway defines the plant extract itself as a narcotic.
Can I order as a business in Norway?
No. Importing into Norway requires the permits Norwegian regulations set for medicines and narcotics, and that is not something we can handle from our side. If you are a Norwegian retailer, we would point you to Plantedamp.
Are the rules changing?
Several applications to approve CBD as a novel food are with the European Commission, but none has been decided. If anything changes in Norway, we will update this page.
Sources: the Norwegian Medical Products Agency (dmp.no) and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (mattilsynet.no). This page is general information and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations can change, so always check the current rules with the Norwegian authorities. Last reviewed: September 2026.