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SWISS LAW & POLICY

Swiss cannabis law, explained

An editorial guide to Swiss cannabis law, regulation and policy developments.

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The current position
Current law

The Narcotics Act is the starting point. Medical use and authorised research have separate rules.

Parliamentary process

The National Council committee returns the preliminary draft to its subcommittee.

Reviewed 7 Nov 2026

News

News
Research

CanLeg compares cannabis distribution in St. Gallen

The FOPH project record describes a randomised study of demand and consumption under regulated access.

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Parliamentary process

Committee sends cannabis bill back for revision

On 8 May 2026 the National Council health committee instructed its subcommittee to revise the preliminary draft.

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Current law

Swiss cannabis law: the rules in force

The Narcotics Act is the starting point. Medical use and authorised research have separate rules.

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Preliminary draft

What is the proposed Cannabis Products Act?

The preliminary CanPG draft sets out a model for regulated adult access to cannabis.

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Current law

Cannabis possession and the 10-gram rule

According to the FOPH, possession of up to 10 g for personal use is not punishable.

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Legislative tracker

Legislative tracker
  1. 8 May 2026
    Parliamentary process

    Revision ordered

    The National Council committee returns the preliminary draft to its subcommittee.

    SGK-N / CSSS-N · 08.05.2026
  2. 1 Dec 2025
    Consultation

    Consultation closed

    The consultation report documents the submissions.

    EDI / DFI · 20.473
  3. 29 Aug 2025
    Consultation

    Preliminary draft goes to consultation

    The committee presents a model for regulated adult access.

    SGK-N / CSSS-N · 29.08.2025

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Legislation

The law in force and the preliminary Cannabis Products Act, side by side.

Law & regulation

Rules for products, production, trade and testing.

Politics

Who decides on reform and where the parliamentary work stands.

Pilot trials

Authorised research, distribution models and published findings.

Cantons

Federal law applies nationwide. Find local authorities and pilot trial context.

Practical guides

Answers to practical questions about possession, consumption and growing at home.

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