Health risks from designer drugs: Further psychoactive substances banned

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IG Hemp, 10.10.2023 (As a member of IG Hemp we distribute this post in our blog)

Following the listing of several substances with a suspected psychoactive
effect in the Narcotics Schedule Ordinance in spring 2023[1]On October 9, 2023, at the request of Swissmedic, the Federal
Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) inspected a further 10
individual substances and one group of substances in order to combat the misuse of new synthetic
substances as narcotics.[2]

A substance group of synthetic cannabinoids as well as the individual substances HHCP, delta-9-
THCP, delta-8-THCP, H4CBD and other substances will be subject to authorization in Switzerland from October 9, 2023
and may not be manufactured, traded or dispensed.[3] Authorizations
can be applied for industrial and scientific use (Art. 7 para. 2 in conjunction with
Art. 4 and Art. 5 BetmG and BetmVV-EDI, Annex 6 List e). Cannabinoids naturally occurring in the hemp plant such as CBD, CBC, CBG are not affected by the ban
.

Synthetic cannabinoids: what makes them so dangerous?

IG Hemp Switzerland welcomes the listing of these substances as an important step towards protecting the health of
citizens. The listing has also created more legal certainty
for traders in Switzerland.

The recurring listing of synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids by the
EDI clearly shows that the problem has not been effectively resolved since 2011. Effective
health protection can only be ensured in a regulated market for hemp and hemp products.

Sensible cannabis regulation forms the basis for the protection of young people and consumers,
quality assurance, the fight against the black market and the sustainable development of the
Swiss hemp industry.

About IG Hemp
IG Hemp is the trade association of the Swiss cannabis industry. It represents its members vis-à-vis politicians, authorities and the public. In doing so, it promotes exchange and cooperation among members, thereby strengthening the cannabis industry in Switzerland.

Their mission is to create a regulated cannabis market to ensure Switzerland is at the forefront of the global cannabis industry. IG Hemp sets new standards for its members and the industry. First and foremost with the quality label Swiss Certified Cannabis, which guarantees reliable product and consumer safety. IG Hanf is also a founding member of the Cannabis Consensus Switzerland association, in which organizations and political parties jointly pave the way for an open and responsible approach to cannabis.

Further information: www.ighanf.ch | www.swiss-certified-cannabis.ch | www.ighanf.ch/ehrenkodex