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Is Poppy Seeds banned in your country?

The 2026 map of where Poppy Seeds is banned or restricted, aired Oct 16, 2026.

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Banned in 6 countries

• BahrainBanned

  Poppy seeds are on the import ban list next to hemp seeds.

• OmanBanned

  Police list poppy seeds as a prohibited narcotic substance.

• BangladeshBanned

  Importing poppy seeds is banned. Customs seized tonnes in 2025.

• United Arab EmiratesBanned

  A traveller was detained in 2026 over sweets made with poppy seeds.

• PhilippinesBanned

  Law bans importing poppy - even for cooking. Penalty: life in jail.

• South KoreaBanned

  A bagel seasoning got people charged: poppy seeds count as a drug.

Everywhere not listed here, Poppy Seeds is allowed.

Restricted in 4 countries

• ChinaRestricted

  Raw poppy seeds that can still grow are illegal to buy or carry.

• JapanRestricted

  Imported poppy seeds must be heat-treated so they can never grow.

• IndiaRestricted

  Imports only from approved countries, with narcotics-office sign-off.

• SingaporeRestricted

  Every import needs a lab test and approval. Morphine traces = refused.

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