Whether CBD is legal in Switzerland to buy and use is a question that keeps coming up. While strict limits and unclear responsibilities cause uncertainty in many European countries, Switzerland has established comparatively liberal but clearly regulated legislation. As a supplier of hemp products with cannabidiol (CBD), we want to give you clear and transparent information.
How cannabidiol (CBD) is classified legally depends largely on the intended use of the product and on its tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. At Heimat, we rely on transparency and industrial hemp grown in Switzerland so that we meet the legal requirements at all times.
The legal basis: the THC limit
Whether a hemp product is legal in Switzerland is determined by the Federal Act on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Narcotics Act, BetmG). The THC limit is the key factor.
Unlike many neighbouring European countries, where limits of 0.2 % or 0.3 % THC apply, the permitted limit in Switzerland is below 1.0 % THC.
To come back to the original question: CBD is legal in Switzerland as long as the total THC content is below 1.0 % and the product is correctly classified.
Products below this threshold are not legally considered narcotics. They are therefore not subject to the Narcotics Act but fall under other legal frameworks, depending on their nature and intended use.
Our range of hemp products with CBD is made entirely in Switzerland and complies with all applicable legal requirements.
History: since when has CBD been allowed in Switzerland?
Today's acceptance of CBD products is the result of a long legal development. A decisive milestone came in 2011.
On 1 July 2011, the permitted THC limit in the Narcotics Ordinance was set at 1.0 %. The original aim was to make the cultivation of industrial hemp easier and to draw a clear line between it and intoxicating cannabis.
- 2016: The first CBD flowers were registered with the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) as tobacco substitutes.
- 2017: Introduction of tobacco tax on CBD flowers.
- 2024: The new Tobacco Products Act (TabPG) comes into force.
Swiss cultivation and CBD flowers
A special feature of the Swiss market is the high quality of locally grown industrial hemp. CBD flowers are legally available in Switzerland as tobacco substitutes, provided the THC content is below 1.0 % and the legal requirements are met.
At Heimat, we place great importance on controlled cultivation, purity and transparency. Our CBD hemp flowers come from our own and regionally controlled Swiss cultivation and are processed gently. They meet all legal requirements regarding THC content, declaration and registration.
Legal distinction: pre-rolls as tobacco substitutes
Switzerland draws a strict distinction between different product forms. As soon as hemp flowers are intended for smoking, they count as tobacco substitutes and are subject to the requirements of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
Our CBD pre-rolls are made of 100 % Swiss industrial hemp and contain neither tobacco nor nicotine. They are duly registered and meet all requirements of the Tobacco Products Act.
Under current law, adults may possess these products as long as the legal provisions are observed.
The Tobacco Products Act (TabPG) since 2024
Since 1 October 2024, the revised Tobacco Products Act (TabPG) has applied in Switzerland. It harmonises the rules for tobacco and herbal smoking products and provides more legal certainty.
The most important requirements include:
- Minimum age: sale only to people aged 18 and over.
- Registration: disclosure of all ingredients to the authorities.
- Warnings: legally required warnings on packaging.
Other ways to use hemp: hemp tea
Not all hemp products are covered by the Tobacco Products Act. For hemp leaves or flowers used to make an infusion, the legal classification depends on composition, intended use and THC content.
Hemp teas are part of the traditional use of industrial hemp in Switzerland. They show how versatile the plant is, always within the applicable legal framework.
CBD in everyday Swiss life: an overview
In summary, CBD in Switzerland today rests on a clearly defined legal foundation. The regulatory framework creates transparency and security for consumers and manufacturers alike.
All hemp products with CBD offered by Heimat are tested, manufactured in compliance with the law and transparently declared.
What remains decisive is compliance with the specific rules for each product, so that the market keeps its integrity in the long term.
You can find more information on the current legal situation on the official websites of the federal administration: