Pilot Project Prices vs. Black Market — A Reality Check

Can legal pilot projects compete with the black market in terms of price?

TL;DR: Pilot projects: 8–12 CHF/g with analysis, GMP, guaranteed quality. Black market reference: 8–15 CHF/g, no analysis, documented laced products. Price parity achieved — quality clearly in favour of pilot projects.

Price Comparison in Detail

Züri Can: 8–12 CHF/g (Standard/Premium).

SCRIPT Bern: similar, sold via pharmacies.

Weed Care Basel: 8–11 CHF/g.

Black market (market observation): 8–15 CHF/g depending on the region.

What is Legally Included vs. What the Black Market Lacks

Certificate of analysis, pesticide/heavy metal screening, GMP production, traceability, consumer protection.

What This Means for the Future

Price parity refutes the 'black market is cheaper' argument. Scaling up will lower wholesale prices.

FAQ

Why is it not much cheaper?

Taxes, GMP, analysis, and study monitoring.

Where are new projects starting?

Geneva, Lausanne, and Lucerne are in the approval phase.