CBD & hemp store migration
Shopify allows some CBD but limits it, and mainstream processors still decline you. We move you to a platform built for hemp — with the right payments and compliance for your specific product mix.
CBD and hemp products are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill below 0.3% THC, but face FDA scrutiny, processor declines and a state patchwork — and CBD vapes fall under the strict ENDS shipping rules.
Why Shopify is risky for CBD & hemp stores
Shopify permits certain CBD products but restricts others and disables Shopify Payments for them, leaving you on costly third-party gateways. A platform you own (or a CBD-friendly host like BigCommerce) gives you stable payments and room to grow.
Compliance for CBD & hemp
The rules depend heavily on product format:
- Farm Bill threshold: Hemp-derived CBD is federally legal below 0.3% delta-9 THC; products above that are treated as cannabis.
- FDA status: The FDA has not approved CBD as a food or dietary-supplement ingredient, so avoid disease/health claims and follow labeling rules.
- CBD vapes = ENDS: CBD and hemp vapes are ENDS under the PACT Act — direct-to-consumer shipping is banned; only B2B between registered businesses is allowed.
- State patchwork: Some states restrict or ban certain hemp products; geo-block where required.
- Lab testing/COAs: Maintain certificates of analysis and accurate labeling.
Where we move you
For ingestibles and topicals, BigCommerce is genuinely CBD-friendly and WooCommerce gives you full ownership and SEO. If you sell CBD vapes, you'll also need ENDS-compliant shipping and B2B handling. Not sure which fits? Try our free platform recommender or read the platform comparison.
Payments for CBD & hemp stores
CBD needs a high-risk merchant account; mainstream processors decline it. We place payments with a CBD-approved acquirer and integrate it into your new store. See our high-risk payments guide for what to expect.
How the migration works
Free audit and fixed quote, a staging build you approve, data migrated with your store still live, a complete 301 redirect map, then launch with monitoring and handover. The full walkthrough is in our step-by-step migration guide.
Questions CBD & hemp stores owners ask
Does Shopify allow CBD products? +
Shopify allows some hemp-derived CBD products with restrictions but disables Shopify Payments for them, and it limits certain formats. Many CBD merchants move to a CBD-friendly platform with stable high-risk payments.
Can I ship CBD vapes to customers? +
No — CBD/hemp vapes are ENDS under the PACT Act, so direct-to-consumer shipping is prohibited; only B2B shipments between registered businesses are allowed. Non-vape CBD (tinctures, topicals, gummies) can ship.
We provide e-commerce migration services and do not sell CBD or hemp products. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and platform/processor policies change frequently and vary by state — verify current rules for your products and markets, and consult qualified counsel.
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