If you look into CBD products, you will quickly notice that they usually contain a small amount of THC. The magic limit is one percent.
What this is all about, why CBD products contain THC at all and what it means for you, we explain here.
The key facts about THC content in CBD products
- CBD products can contain small amounts of THC.
- In Switzerland, hemp with a total THC content below one percent does not fall under the Narcotics Act.
- Products with a higher content are classed as narcotics.
What is the difference between CBD and THC?
Both CBD and THC are cannabinoids that can be obtained from the hemp plant. Their chemical structure is almost identical, but only almost.
| CBD | THC | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Hemp plant | Hemp plant |
| Chemical formula | C₂₁H₃₀O₂ with an open carbon ring | C₂₁H₃₀O₂ without an open carbon ring |
CBD products with one percent THC: the law in Switzerland
The limit in Switzerland is one percent total THC. Hemp plants, parts of them and preparations with a total THC content of at least 1.0 percent are listed in directory d of the Narcotics Directory Ordinance (BetmVV-EDI, SR 812.121.11, Annex 5, as of 13 March 2026). For comparison: in Germany, the limit for industrial hemp is 0.3 percent THC (KCanG § 1 no. 9).
CBD products below one percent THC do not fall under the Narcotics Act. If the THC content is higher, the product falls under the Narcotics Act.
Why do CBD products contain THC?
THC occurs naturally in the cannabis plant. When CBD is extracted, it cannot be completely ruled out that some THC is also released from the plant.
How much THC do the products at green passion contain?
In our shop you will only find CBD products with a THC content below one percent. This also applies to our CBD flowers.
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