Cannabis laws in Switzerland

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis—the one that causes the “high.” CBD (cannabidiol) is another molecule found in the same plant, but it is non-psychoactive.

The two coexist naturally: a plant rich in CBD always contains a small amount of THC. It is this residual amount—and only this amount—that is regulated by law, not CBD itself.

See our article on the differences between THC and CBD.

Delta-9 THC is the active form of the molecule. THCA is its inactive acid form, which is the predominant form in both the plant and the resin. Total THC is calculated by adding the two together, applying a conversion factor to the THCA.

This distinction matters because heat converts THCA into delta-9 THC: what is inert in the resin becomes active upon combustion. Swiss thresholds are expressed in terms of total THC, and this is the value listed on a certificate.

Each of our resins comes with its own dated analysis report.

No. CBD is not classified as a narcotic, neither in Switzerland nor in the European Union. What is regulated is the trace amounts of THC present in products that contain it.

A product falls under narcotics regulations when it exceeds the THC threshold applicable in the country in question—1% in Switzerland, 0.3% in the EU. Below these thresholds, it is considered legal hemp.

Details on the three regulatory frameworks can be found in our article on CBD in Switzerland, France, and the European Union.

1% total THC. This is the threshold set by the Federal Narcotics Act: below this level, a cannabis product is not considered a narcotic and its sale is legal.

This threshold is more than three times higher than that of the European Union, which partly explains the reputation of Swiss CBD: richer genetics, more complex flavor profiles, and a degree of flexibility that European producers do not have.

See our Swiss CBD hash.

Yes, the use of cannabis products containing less than 1% THC is legal in Switzerland for adults. These products are marketed as tobacco substitutes and are subject to the same regulations as tobacco, particularly regarding places where smoking is prohibited.

There are two important caveats to be aware of: the rules regarding driving are much stricter than those governing sales, and a product that complies with Swiss regulations may not necessarily comply with regulations across the border.

See also our article on buying CBD at tobacco shops.

0.3% THC. This is the threshold applicable to hemp grown in the European Union and, in most Member States, to the finished products derived from it.

Please note, however: while the threshold is harmonized, the marketing rules are not. Some countries restrict the sale of flowers and resins, while others allow it. Always check the regulations of the country where you are located.

Our batches destined for France and the EU are tested to ensure they contain less than 0.3% THC: see our CBD hash from the Rif.

In the vast majority of Member States, yes, for a product that complies with the 0.3% THC threshold. The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that CBD cannot be classified as a narcotic.

However, the specifics vary significantly from one country to another: some strictly regulate the sale of flowers and resins, while others impose specific labeling requirements. The legality of consumption does not imply the legality of sale, nor does the reverse.

See our article on the differences between the Swiss, French, and European markets.

Yes, as long as the product complies with the THC limit in the country where you are located: 1% in Switzerland, 0.3% in the European Union.

A practical tip: Keep the product in its original packaging and have the receipt or certificate of analysis handy. In the event of an inspection, the appearance of the resin alone does not allow anyone to distinguish a legal product from an illegal one—only the documentation does.

Each of our packets bears its serial number and the date of analysis.

It depends entirely on your destination. The applicable limit is that of the country where you are located, and it varies across Europe.

When traveling to France and most of the European Union: only products containing less than 0.3% THC are permitted. Switzerland is not part of the EU: crossing the border with a product that complies with Switzerland’s 1% threshold puts you outside the scope of French law, even if you purchased it legally. This is the most common—and most costly—misunderstanding in the industry: a product may be perfectly legal in Geneva but illegal just a fifteen-minute drive away.

To the Czech Republic: the country enforces a 1% limit, the same as in Switzerland. A product compliant with Swiss law is therefore compliant with local law there.

One point not to be confused, however: this compliance applies only within Czech territory. It does not make the product marketable throughout the European Union—each member state applies its own threshold, and a 1% product remains non-compliant in France regardless of its country of origin.

We produce batches specifically tested to be below 0.3% for France and the EU. Details can be found in our article on Swiss, French, and European CBD.

Yes, provided that the shipped products comply with French law—that is, that they have been tested to contain less than 0.3% THC. A shipment containing a product that exceeds this threshold is subject to seizure by customs, and the recipient is held liable.

That is why we clearly distinguish our Swiss batches from those intended for export, and why each shipment is accompanied by its own lab report.

See the products available for shipment to France in our CBD hash lineup.

No. Roadside screening tests do not look for CBD—they look for THC. All legal resin contains THC, and even a small amount is enough to trigger a positive result on a roadside saliva test.

However, this test is only a preliminary screening. What matters is the confirmatory laboratory analysis, which measures the concentration in the blood, expressed in nanograms per milliliter. A moderate user of products with low THC content often falls below the regulatory threshold—and that is precisely what can lead to an acquittal.

Two important points to note, because they make all the difference:

• The lab does not measure the origin of the THC, only its quantity. There is no marker that distinguishes THC derived from legal resin from any other source. What protects you is a low level—not the product’s origin.
• The amount consumed makes all the difference. THC is lipophilic: it accumulates in fatty tissues and is released slowly. Occasional, light use is nothing like daily, heavy use, which raises the concentration far beyond what you might imagine. As with everything, it’s a matter of dosage.

So the simple rule remains the same: don’t use anything before getting behind the wheel. Not CBD hash, nor anything else. It’s a matter of civic responsibility before it’s a matter of traffic laws.

Full details, including the applicable limits in France, Switzerland, and Europe.

Yes. The sale of cannabis products is restricted to adults, both in Switzerland and in the European Union. We do not ship to minors, and we may ask for proof of age.

These molecules are not CBD and have nothing to do with the plant as it is grown. Several of them have been banned in both France and Switzerland; others regularly reappear under new acronyms, precisely to remain temporarily off the banned lists.

The problem isn’t just legal. These substances are sprayed onto plant material or resin without controlled dosing, and cases of severe poisoning have been documented in Europe.

We do not use any of them. See our articles on what’s being sold to you in 2026 and on synthetic cannabinoids in Europe, as well as our range of natural CBD hash.