Are Hemp Gummies Legal in Australia?

What changed in 2017

Food Standards Australia New Zealand amended the Food Standards Code to permit the sale of food derived from low-THC hemp seed. Before that date, hemp seed food could be sold as a cosmetic or animal feed but not for human consumption. Since then, hemp foods and hemp-derived supplements are legally available in every Australian state and territory.

Hemp food vs medicinal cannabis

• Low-THC hemp food: non-intoxicating, no prescription needed, sold openly. This is the category Wilder Leaf Organic Hemp Gummy falls into.
• Medicinal cannabis: a prescription-only therapeutic product, accessed through an authorised prescriber under Therapeutic Goods Administration pathways.
• Recreational cannabis: remains illegal across most of Australia and is unrelated to hemp food.

Will it get you high?

No. Low-THC hemp is grown and processed specifically so it does not contain intoxicating levels of THC. It is closer to a flaxseed or fish oil supplement in how it is treated than to cannabis.

Drug testing and driving

No supplement manufacturer can guarantee the outcome of a workplace or roadside test, and Australian roadside testing rules are strict. If you are in a tested role — mining, transport, aviation, emergency services — talk to your employer or doctor before adding any hemp product to your routine.

Importing and buying online

Buying a low-THC hemp supplement from an Australian-serviced seller with local dispatch avoids the customs questions that come with importing hemp products yourself. Wilder Leaf Organic Hemp Gummy ships within Australia, so your order is a domestic delivery.

This page is general information, not legal or medical advice. Rules can change and vary by state. Check current Food Standards Australia New Zealand and state guidance, and speak with a professional if your situation is specific.