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When we talk about cannabis legalization in Switzerland, we always have something new to report. We are happy to tell you about the milestones for cannabis regulation in Switzerland. The Siegenthaler Initiative has just set a new milestone for the Swiss hemp population.
The important step in Swiss hemp policy has reached another milestone. The direction of comprehensive cannabis regulation is finally being taken. The latest decision by the Health Committee of the National Council (SGK-N) indicates that the Cannabis Act on the regulation of the market will be approved and submitted for consultation. Does this mean that the law will now be analyzed and further elaborated in a broader discussion? Yes – that’s exactly what it means, because this is not a relaunch of the initiative, but a continuation of the regular political process that has been several years in the making since 2020 [PW1]. The Commission has deliberately taken time to thoroughly consider various political and social concerns.
Significance of the decision
This decision paves the way for the controlled release and regulation of non-medical cannabis. The focus here is on: – Youth and consumer protection – Controlled sale instead of a black market – Clear quality assurance and standards. The political debate on legalization has steadily intensified in recent decades, most recently with the Siegenthaler Initiative. Now, for the first time, there is a concrete legal framework that makes regulation appear realistic.
The parliamentary initiative process and current status
Siegenthaler’s parliamentary initiative (20.473) was originally submitted in 2020 with the aim of establishing controlled regulation of the cannabis market.
The process of such a political initiative is clearly structured:
1. submission and preliminary examination: The initiative was submitted and examined by the responsible health committee (SGK-N).
2. initial decision of the Commission: The Commission decided to accept the initiative and commissioned the preparation of a draft law.
3. detailed consultation and deadlines: Normally, the Commission has two years to draw up a bill – in this case, however, this deadline was fully utilized due to the complexity and large number of issues.
4th consultation procedure: The law is now entering the next phase; experts, associations and other stakeholders can now comment.
5 Parliamentary consultation: The consultation process is followed by the consultation and vote in Parliament.
! It is important to note that this is not a ‘reopening’ of the initiative, but rather a continuation of the regular parliamentary process that many have been waiting for. The current decision by the Health Commission is therefore just another logical step in this process.
Cannabis legalization in SwitzerlandConnection to the Siegenthaler initiative
The initiative was a major impetus for this development. The aim of the development is to create regulation that protects consumers and reduces the illegal market in equal measure.
Our previous blog articles (blog article1, blog article2) have already highlighted the fact that this can bring benefits not only from a health policy perspective, but also from an economic perspective.
The current development shows that the political decision-makers are continuing to pursue this course – an important milestone for cannabis regulation in Switzerland[PW2]. But – and we think this is important to communicate clearly: As the current bill is drafted, we see some areas that urgently need to be reconsidered, otherwise we see the overarching goals of the parliamentary initiative at risk.
Herba di Berna’s assessment of cannabis legalization in Switzerland
As a specialist store for hemp products, we expressly welcome this legislative development. We are committed to a regulated market with high quality standards that takes into account both the protection of consumers and the development of the industry. We consider a state monopoly on the sale of products containing THC to be unrealistic in order to achieve the goals of the Siegenthaler parliamentary initiative. The fight against the black market will only succeed if prices are competitive. Whether this can be achieved by state sales outlets and bodies that are not directly exposed to market activity is more than questionable.
A well thought-out and practicable regulatory system can be the key to a sustainable solution. The balance between state control and private sector flexibility remains crucial and is a challenge that we must face together as an industry.
Another important point of criticism from the perspective of Herba di Berna AG is the retention of cannabis in the Narcotics Act. With the current proposal, NO reassessment would take place. Cannabis would continue to be regulated by the Narcotics Act, which in our view could be legally implemented differently.
We will stay tuned and keep you up to date on further developments!
Internal blog to be linked: PI Siegenthaler for a new regulation of cannabis policy – Herba di Berna
Sources: Comprehensive regulation of cannabis
Video SRF: Tagesschau – Switzerland: Will cannabis soon be legal to consume? – Play SRF
Srf report: Cannabis: National Council committee wants to legalize consumption in Switzerland – News – SRF
Further links: TeleBärn article: Legalization of cannabis | Tele1
Green Party press release: Cannabis legalization: historic step thanks to the GREENS – GRÜNE Schweiz
National Committee: Cannabis legalization clears important hurdle in Switzerland
Watson: Cannabis legalization in Switzerland: 2027 could be the year