Is CBD legal in Switzerland?
- Legal status
- CBD (cannabidiol) is legal and not subject to the Narcotics Act (BetmG): only cannabis with 1% or more THC is controlled, so CBD products (flowers, oils, extracts) below 1% THC are lawfully sold and regulated under product, foodstuffs and tobacco-substitute rules.
- Consequences if caught
- Products at or above 1% THC are prohibited narcotics; sub-1%-THC CBD is legal, in contrast to cannabis above 1% THC (possession of up to 10 g draws a fixed CHF 100 fine).
- If prescribed or medical
- Medical cannabis, including CBD/THC preparations, has been prescribable since August 2022.
- Documentation
- Carry a lab certificate showing less than 1% THC; medical cannabis needs a prescription.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Switzerland’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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