Swiss cannabis news — law, pilots, market
Dated, source-verified updates on Swiss cannabis policy, pilots, canton status, market and medical developments.
Basel Weed Care: mid-point results show falling black-market demand
After 18 months of the pilot, 63 % of participants purchase exclusively through the regulated channel — the black-market share dropped from 41 % to 12 %.
FOPH monitoring: Swiss cannabis market grows to CHF 630 M in 2026
The updated FOPH market report estimates the total consumption market at CHF 630 M — up 8 % versus 2024.
Züri Can pilot expanded to 4,000 participants
Zurich city council approves doubling the pilot — new outlets in Winterthur and Uster open in 2027.
Federal Supreme Court: health insurers must reimburse medical cannabis
A landmark ruling (BGE 9C_412/2025) requires health insurers to reimburse medical cannabis therapies for clearly defined indications.
Motion 20.4211: National Council backs a regulated cannabis market
By 108 votes to 84, the National Council asks the Federal Council to table a regulating cannabis law by 2028.
Geneva: FOPH approves «Cann-L» cannabis pilot
Geneva becomes the seventh canton with a regulated cannabis pilot — sales to 1,200 participants from October 2026.
EU cannabis reform 2026: what changes for Switzerland?
Germany, Czechia and the Netherlands are coordinating a joint EU framework for regulated cannabis — Switzerland is observing as a non-EU state.
Vaud calls for a higher THC tolerance limit for drivers
Vaud's cantonal parliament asks the Confederation to raise the THC limit from 1.5 µg/L to 3.0 µg/L, in line with Germany.