Is Amanita muscaria legal in United Kingdom?

Legal status

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) and its actives muscimol/ibotenic acid are NOT controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 — unlike psilocin/psilocybin fungi (magic mushrooms, Class A) — so it is not caught by the magic-mushroom control. It is, however, a 'psychoactive substance' within section 2 of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, which prohibits its production, supply and import for human consumption while exempting food and leaving simple possession lawful outside custodial settings.

Consequences if caught

Simple possession of Amanita muscaria for personal use is not an offence; producing, supplying or importing it for its psychoactive effect is a Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 offence, while ornamental or food-context sale sits in the statute's exempt/gray zone.

If prescribed or medical

Amanita muscaria is not a medicine and muscimol/ibotenic acid have no UK prescription or licensed medicinal status.

Documentation

Fly agaric may be lawfully possessed and is commonly sold as an ornamental or dried specimen; the PSA 2016 trigger is supply 'for consumption', so travellers may hold it but not supply it for psychoactive use.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with United Kingdom’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.