Can you buy CBD oil in Australia
Yes. CBD oil is legal to buy in Australia, and has been since February 2021. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) downscheduled low-dose cannabidiol (CBD) products to Schedule 3, making them available over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription. Higher-dose CBD products remain on Schedule 4 and still require a doctor’s script. The short answer is straightforward, but the details matter.
Before 2021, every CBD product in Australia sat behind a prescription. That single regulatory change opened up a legal pathway for Australians to purchase CBD oil directly. Not all products qualify, though. The Schedule 3 category applies only to products containing a maximum of 150 mg of CBD per day in packs of 30 days’ supply or less, manufactured to specific standards. Anything above that threshold stays on Schedule 4.
Online purchasing has grown quickly since the change. Australians now buy CBD oil from domestic and international retailers, comparing concentrations, extraction methods and third-party lab results before choosing a product. That access didn’t exist five years ago.
Schedule 3 vs Schedule 4 — what’s the difference
Schedule 3 CBD products are the over-the-counter category. A pharmacist can supply them without a prescription, provided the product meets TGA requirements for low-dose CBD. The pharmacist may ask questions about your intended use and current medications. Think of it like buying codeine-based painkillers used to work — behind the counter, pharmacist-supervised, no doctor visit needed.
Schedule 4 covers higher-dose CBD products. These require a prescription from a doctor or an authorised prescriber. The prescription pathway gives access to a wider range of concentrations and product types. Many Australians go through telehealth services or specialised clinics to get a prescription, and some GPs will write one if they’re familiar with cannabinoid products.
The distinction comes down to dose and supply format. Schedule 3 keeps the daily dose low. Schedule 4 doesn’t cap the concentration the same way, which is why products like a CBD Oil 12000mg Full Spectrum — delivering 240 mg/mL — fall into the prescription category. Both schedules are legal. The pathway to purchase differs.
Worth noting: this only applies to products intended for human oral use. Topical CBD products, vape liquids and CBD-infused foods each have their own regulatory rules. Don’t assume one category’s rules apply to another.
Buying CBD oil online — what to look for
Not every CBD oil on the internet is the same product in a different bottle. Concentration, extraction method and independent testing separate a properly made oil from a questionable one. Knowing what to check saves time and money.
Start with the concentration. A label should show the total CBD in milligrams and the per-millilitre figure. A 50 mL bottle containing 3000 mg of CBD delivers 60 mg/mL. That number tells you exactly how much cannabidiol each dropper contains. Products that list only “hemp extract” without a milligram figure are either poorly labelled or not what they claim to be.
Extraction method matters too. Supercritical CO2 extraction is the industry standard for producing clean cannabinoid extracts. It uses pressurised carbon dioxide to pull compounds from the hemp plant without leaving solvent residues. Some cheaper products use ethanol or butane extraction — not necessarily dangerous, but CO2 is the benchmark most buyers look for.
Third-party lab testing is non-negotiable. Any reputable brand sends each batch to an independent laboratory that tests for cannabinoid content, heavy metals, pesticides and microbial contamination. The results should be accessible — either printed on the packaging, linked via a QR code, or available by batch number on the brand’s website. If you can’t find a lab report, that’s a red flag.
Carrier oil is the last piece. Most CBD oils use MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) coconut oil as a base. Some use hemp seed oil or olive oil instead. MCT is the most common choice because it’s flavourless and mixes well with cannabinoid extracts. Check the ingredients list — it should be short and transparent.
How Stillroot and EU Labs fit in
Stillroot stocks EU Labs CBD oils in several concentrations and spectrum types. EU Labs manufactures in GMP-certified facilities in Europe and uses supercritical CO2 extraction across its entire product line. Every batch ships with an independent lab certificate that confirms the cannabinoid profile and screens for contaminants.
The CBD Oil 3000mg Full Spectrum is a common starting point. It delivers 60 mg/mL of CBD in a 50 mL glass dropper bottle, with MCT coconut oil as the carrier. Full spectrum means the extract retains other naturally occurring cannabinoids and terpenes alongside the CBD, including trace THC below 0.3%. For those who prefer zero THC, the CBD Oil 3000mg Broad Spectrum removes THC entirely while keeping the rest of the cannabinoid profile.
Stillroot ships within Australia and lists every product’s concentration, ingredients and spectrum type on its shop page. Batch numbers printed on each bottle correspond to a specific lab report. That traceability runs from the EU Labs manufacturing facility through to the bottle in your hand.
Questions about products, shipping or lab results go to [email protected]. The team replies within one business day.
Before you buy
Talk to a healthcare professional first. That’s not a throwaway line. A pharmacist or doctor can assess whether CBD oil is appropriate given your circumstances, medications and medical history. They can also clarify which schedule applies to the product you’re looking at.
Australia’s regulatory framework for CBD oil has changed substantially since 2021, and it continues to evolve. The TGA reviews scheduling decisions regularly. What’s available over the counter today may shift, and prescription pathways may expand. Staying informed means checking the TGA website directly rather than relying on third-party summaries that go stale.
CBD oil is legal to buy in Australia through the right channels. The product quality varies enormously between brands. Look for milligram labelling, CO2 extraction, independent lab reports, and a transparent ingredients list. Those four things separate a product you can trust from one you can’t.
These products have not been evaluated by the TGA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You must be 18+ to purchase. Please consult a healthcare professional before use.