Is THC-P legal in Switzerland?
- Legal status
- THC-P (tetrahydrocannabiphorol) is controlled — delta-9-THCP and delta-8-THCP are individually listed in the annex (Verzeichnis) of the Narcotics Directory Ordinance (Betäubungsmittelverzeichnisverordnung, BetmVV-EDI, SR 812.121.11) among the prohibited synthetic/semi-synthetic cannabinoids, in force since 9 October 2023 following Swissmedic's review. This diverges from natural cannabis, which is unlawful above 1% THC but tolerated (fixed-fine) below that; the THC-P entries carry no THC threshold. No death penalty.
- Consequences if caught
- Manufacture, storage, trade, import and supply are prohibited under the Federal Narcotics Act (BetmG); trafficking offences carry imprisonment and fines (aggravated trafficking up to 20 years), while unauthorised handling is penalised under Arts 19/19a.
- If prescribed or medical
- Listed as a prohibited substance with no therapeutic authorisation; only exceptional Swissmedic-authorised research handling is possible.
- Documentation
- No lawful retail sale of THC-P products in Switzerland since October 2023; do not import for personal use.
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