Cannabis Seed Regulation in Switzerland

Seeds are not narcotics under Swiss law — they contain no THC. Trade and import are unpunishable regardless of the seed's genetics.

TL;DR: Seeds ≠ narcotic (NarcA Art. 2). Trade, import, possession legal. CBD cultivation (<1 % THC) legal, THC cultivation without permit punishable.

NarcA interpretation

Art. 2: plant ≥1 % THC controlled. Seeds excluded. Federal court precedent BGer 6B_1023/2016.

Import

EU orders: 95 % pass. Over 50 seeds: commercial-trade suspicion possible.

Cantonal differences

Cantons have no seed-specific jurisdiction (federal law).

EU catalogue & FOAG

Commercial CBD genetics: only listed varieties (Fedora, Finola, Futura, Kompolti, USO 31).

FAQ

Can customs seize my seeds?

Only with concrete suspicion of THC cultivation.

How many seeds can I import?

No legal cap for personal use.