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Preliminary draft

Youth and consumer protection in cannabis policy

The reform debate and existing pilot trials use different safeguards.

CannabisGesetz.ch editorial deskPublished 7 Nov 2026Reviewed 7 Nov 2026

Context

Trials are restricted to adults and have specific quality and dispensing rules. The preliminary draft consulted on separate protections for a possible regulated market.

What to check

For advertising, packaging or age limits, identify whether the source describes a study, product law in force or the preliminary draft.

Official sources

SGK-N / CSSS-N · 29.08.2025 EDI / DFI · 20.473 BAG / OFSP / UFSP / FOPH · FAQ BAG / OFSP / UFSP / FOPH

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