Is Delta-8-THC legal in Singapore?
- Legal status
- Controlled — delta-8-THC (Δ8-THC) is caught under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973 First Schedule, which lists Cannabinol, cannabinol derivatives and tetrahydrocannabinols; delta-8 is controlled as a tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabinol derivative (Class A), with no US-style hemp exemption. Distinct from cannabis; the mandatory-death thresholds (Second Schedule) are plant-form/weight specific — cannabis 500 g, cannabis mixture 1000 g — so whether a pure delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol reaches the capital tier is left to confirmation.
- Consequences if caught
- Zero tolerance; long imprisonment and caning for Class A trafficking. Consumption alone carries up to 10 years; nationals prosecutable for consumption abroad.
- If prescribed or medical
- No recognised medical use; delta-8-THC is not a prescribable medicine.
- Documentation
- No lawful personal import; treat as zero tolerance.
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