These days, there’s hardly a product that isn’t infused with CBD. That’s because CBD is getting more and more popular. But unfortunately, a lot of people don’t really know which products are actually allowed and which aren’t. That’s why, in this article, we want to clear things up for you about the different CBD products and their legal status. In Switzerland, the legal situation is a bit clearer compared to other European countries, but it’s still worth explaining in detail. First off, just so you know, all the products you find in our online shop at Greenpassion are totally legal to buy in Switzerland.
Basically, in Switzerland, cannabis with a THC content under 1% is legal, and other products with less than one percent THC are also allowed. There are a couple of exceptions, which we’ll get into later in the article. The CBD content can vary depending on the product, from 10% (CBD oil) up to 99% (CBD isolate), depending on the type of product, and so far there’s no maximum limit for CBD.
The Bestseller the CBD flowers
Most of the time, CBD is offered as flowers meant for smoking or vaporizing. That’s because there are a lot of CBD producers in Switzerland who specialize in growing CBD weed, and also because consumers really appreciate the flowers. That’s why there are quite a few CBD shops offering their own flowers. With flowers, there’s a difference between whether it’s a raw material that gets processed into other products or traded as such, or if it’s a ready-to-use product like CBD flowers meant for smoking or vaporizing.
This also makes a difference if you want to buy CBD flowers, since the price for raw material is different from the price for a tobacco substitute product. Raw material is mainly meant to be processed further and should generally be sold to companies, though under certain circumstances end consumers can also buy raw materials. In general, it has to be checked what can be made from the raw materials—the so-called self-control is up to the manufacturer, who has to check this and, if necessary, add any special rights that might apply. Flowers meant for smoking and sold to end consumers have to be registered with the BAG (Federal Office of Public Health) and are usually offered in packages under 250 grams. If the flowers are sold for smoking, they count as a tobacco substitute and are subject to the tobacco ordinance, which still applies even though the Swiss Supreme Court decided that CBD flowers can’t be taxed as tobacco. You can read more about the Supreme Court ruling here.
But the rules still apply, even if the tobacco tax for flowers is gone. That way, producers also have clear guidelines they have to stick to. The vapor of the future e-cigarettes and e-liquids Over time, a market for so-called CBD e-liquids has also developed—here, a CBD isolate is usually dissolved in the e-liquid and then offered in small bottles for refilling or sold directly as e-cigarettes.
Food
Hemp in food is especially popular with health-conscious folks. There are lots of people who like to consume hemp in food, which is why many CBD shops also have food products in their range. But there are some special rules you need to pay attention to. First, food with hemp has to be safe for your health and suitable for consumption. That way, the food is considered safe. Depending on the type of food, you might need to get approval from the BLV or the European Commission. This applies to all foods that weren’t produced in Switzerland or other European countries before May 10, 1997. These are considered so-called novel foods, which need approval before they can be sold. Also, depending on the type of food, products containing hemp can only have a certain amount of THC, while raw materials just need to have less than one percent THC. For drinks or food, though, special limits have to be followed.
If you're interested in the legal limits for hemp-based foods, you'll find the link to the maximum allowed values below the text. You should also pay attention to this if you want to buy CBD. This is actually the first exception, where different rules apply to foods than the usual less than one percent THC rule.
CBD – What you need to know
As you've seen, there are quite a few legal things to keep in mind when it comes to CBD products. Even though most of the rules are more relevant for manufacturers, it's definitely a good idea to get a basic overview of the topic to stay on the safe side. It's also worth mentioning that driving after using CBD flowers can cause some issues. Because even with less than one percent THC, there could still be tiny traces in your blood, and Switzerland has a zero-tolerance policy for THC and driving. That's why you shouldn't drive right after using CBD flowers to avoid any trouble with the law or the police. Also, when you want to buy CBD, make sure the plants aren't grown with pesticides. In our CBD shop, you'll only get the finest products from Switzerland, free from pesticides and other harmful substances, whether you buy our CBD flowers or our CBD oil. With us, buying CBD is easy and, most importantly, transparent.
Last but not least, there's another exception that applies regardless of the THC content. We're talking about hash, because hash is basically banned in Switzerland since it's listed in the narcotics law. Even though CBD hash is sold and traded in lots of other EU countries, selling CBD hash is not allowed in Switzerland, no matter the THC content—in other words, it's forbidden. Still, enjoying CBD products in Switzerland is totally fine, and the legal situation is much clearer than in many other countries. If you want to buy CBD now, you'll only find the finest quality in our CBD shop, all lovingly made in Switzerland.
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