Due to the ongoing rise in popularity of CBD across the nation, more people are traveling with their cannabidiol products during their summer vacation time.
According to the TSA, CBD is safe to take on an airplane in the US as long as it meets THC standards (0.3% and below), except in Iowa, Idaho, and other states. Also, it can be taken by you while traveling internationally in many places, but not all areas allow CBD and some require a doctor’s note.
Today, we’ll explore why CBD is legal to travel with most of the time, why it’s not legal in some nations, and how to store CBD properly as you’re traveling to maximize freshness.
Is It Okay To Travel With CBD?
It is okay to travel with CBD in many places, but when taken on an airplane you must follow the TSA rules.
Some states/nations have different THC laws for their airports and places of residence.
In the U.S., Iowa does not allow CBD, as well as some nations where THC isn’t fully legal.
We recommend that you research the law of where you are going before you take your CBD products into that jurisdiction to avoid potential trouble.
Most nations have these other laws, but it varies whether or not they will affect you because of how detailed they are.
There are many creative ways to take CBD while you travel, and picking what is best for you is ultimately your decision.
Is CBD Affected By Temperature?
When it comes time to travel, another thing to consider is how you’re going to store them properly.
Leaving them in the open environment for too long, getting dirty, freezing, melting, or losing potency is something no one wants.
The lower the temperature – the better preserved the CBD will be, with light as a factor to consider.
Also, the average deadline for a CBD product expiration is approximately one to two years, depending on the brand.
CBD can lose its potency slowly if left in super hot temperatures for extended periods of time.
We recommend that you keep your CBD in a dark, cool area, preferably a refrigerator, to ensure it maintains maximum strength.
A common and reliable location to store your CBD is in a cabinet, glove box, or in a well-insulated travel bag that won’t get too hot.
In general, almost any dark areas with a cool temperature will keep your CBD safe.
Can I Pack CBD In My Luggage On An Airplane?
You can pack CBD in your luggage to go on an airplane as long as it meets the TSA criteria for THC potency of 0.3 percent or less.
Although that could only be the case in the U.S. (except in Iowa and other strict states), a lot of international airports don’t have the same standard, as we’ll discuss below.
Even though most states in America allow CBD, a lot of states outside of the United States have strict laws that go beyond the expectation.
We recommend that you do your research when going to a place to verify the most recent CBD law in the local jurisdiction.
Can I Take CBD On An Airplane Via Carry-On?
You can take CBD on an airplane through carry-on as long as it meets the TSA requirements, we mentioned previously.
As long as you meet 0.3% THC potency in your CBD product they should allow it.
However, a lot of airports nationally and internationally may not allow CBD of a certain and any kind.
Carry-on CBD is something a lot of airports in the U.S. allow, and many other airports allow, some even only allow 0.1% or less, so that’s what is important to take away from this article if you are going somewhere and were curious about whether or not that place allows CBD.
Carry-on is no different from packed luggage, it’s up to the TSA whether or not they’ll allow you to travel safely with your specific type of CBD.
Do Any States Have Strict CBD Laws?
Yes, Iowa and Idaho, for example, have strict laws against CBD and hemp that require you to have zero detectable amounts of THC.
There are other individual laws for each state, but Iowa has a no-tolerance policy.
Many other states only allow CBD as a food or beverage, or only not as a food or beverage.
Maine has a law that does not allow the use of CBD shipping into the state.
Other than the states that were examples up until now, there are a lot of states that ban CBD outside of North America.
Washington doesn’t allow CBD in foods. In Puerto Rico only 0.3% THC or less.
The list is massive and all that can be said is to research the place beforehand to know what its rules and regulations are.
It also doesn’t hurt to learn about these things for any reason, but mainly to help a more suitable trip’s overall efficiency.
Can You Travel With CBD Internationally?
You currently cannot travel internationally with CBD to these nations:
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Denmark
- Iceland
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Bolivia
- Ecuador
- Venezuela
- Africa, but legal in South Africa
- Middle Eastern Countries
- France
- Germany and Brazil require less than 0.2% THC
- Netherlands requires 0.5% THC percentage in the CBD oil’s there for some reason
- The United Kingdom allows CBD with under 0.2% CBD
All these things are good to know but as we have mentioned earlier it’s good to research the most up-to-date laws of what CBD is legal and where/what type.