Switzerland bans the latest synthetic cannabinoids (HHCP, THCP, H4CBD...)

After the’registration of several synthetic cannabinoids to the Narcotics Index in spring 2023, the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (DHA), at Swissmedic's request, added an additional 10 individual substances and one substance group on October 9, 2023, in order to combat the misuse of new synthetic substances as narcotics.

A group of synthetic cannabinoids as well as the individual substances HHCP, delta-9-THCP, delta-8-THCP, H4CBD and others. are therefore subject to These products will be subject to authorization in Switzerland from October 9, 2023, and may not be manufactured, traded or distributed. Authorizations may be requested for industrial and scientific use. Cannabinoids naturally present in the hemp plant, such as CBD, CBC and CBG, are not affected by the ban.

IG Hanf, the Swiss cannabis association, hailed «the list of substances mentioned for the protection of citizens» health as an important step forward. The list has also created greater legal certainty for distributors in Switzerland. The recurrent listing of synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids shows that the problem has not been effectively resolved since 2011. Effective health protection can only be ensured in a regulated market for hemp and hemp-based products."

Sensible regulation of cannabis is the basis for the protection of youth and consumers, the protection of the environment and the protection of human health.’quality assurance, the fight against the black market and the sustainable development of the Swiss hemp industry.