No, Delta 8 THC remains illegal in Vietnam under the 2021 Law on Drug and Drug Prevention, which classifies all tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) variants as controlled substances. The Ministry of Health’s 2023 circular explicitly bans synthetic or semi-synthetic cannabinoids, including Delta 8, with penalties ranging from administrative fines to imprisonment. Recent 2026 draft amendments propose stricter enforcement, targeting online sales and cross-border trafficking.
Key Regulations for Delta 8 THC in Vietnam
- Controlled Substance Status: Delta 8 THC is listed under Schedule II of the 2021 Law on Drug and Drug Prevention, alongside Delta 9 THC and synthetic cannabinoids.
- Zero-Tolerance Enforcement: The Ministry of Public Security’s 2024 circular mandates confiscation of Delta 8 products, with possession exceeding 0.01 grams potentially prosecutable under Article 247 of the Penal Code.
- Border and Online Restrictions: Customs authorities, per General Department of Vietnam Customs’ 2025 guidelines, seize Delta 8 imports, while the Ministry of Information and Communications blocks e-commerce listings under Decree 174/2013/ND-CP.