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Are poppy seeds illegal in China?

Partly. Poppy seeds are restricted in China. Raw poppy seeds that can still grow are illegal to buy or carry.

Anti-Drug Law art.19 and Criminal Law art.352 ban trading, carrying or holding un-inactivated poppy seeds; heat-inactivated seeds are not covered (current texts, Oct 2026).

Source: Anti-Drug Law art.19

• China is one of 6 countries where poppy seeds are banned, and 4 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 14.
• In Asia: banned in 5 of 46 countries.

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