product classification switzerland
This page summarizes the classification of the products on sale on this website for the Swiss market, and is as such an integral part of the general terms and conditions of sale for Switzerland. Accordingly, when a sale of products obtained on this website takes place, whether on Internet or in a shop, it is agreed between the reseller and the buyer that the following definitions are understood and respected. In addition, the products obtained on this website must not be the object of any publicity, nor any medical allegations. Finally to reduce risks and where applicable, we recommend products and inhalation methods that do not require combustion.
vape pen
Description: This cigarette liquid contains the essential oils of hemp (without any additions) in the form of a complete and natural extraction (lipids, terpene-phenols, cannabinoids (CBD(A), THC(A), CBG(A), CBC(A), CBN, etc.), terpenes). Depending on the dilution, it also contains propylene glycol (USP) and natural extracts for taste. It comes in different dilutions and is sold without any therapeutic allegations.
Official classification: commercialised as an item of everyday use (electronic cigarette liquid containing CBD)
- PDF direct | Aide-mémoire à l’exécution élaborée par la plateforme technique pour les questions de délimitation de l’OFSP, de l’OSAV et de Swissmedic (in french)
- Notice: “the addition of CBD in electronic cigarette liquids at dosages that produce a pharmacological effect is prohibited”. (translated from French)
eliquid
Description: This cigarette liquid contains the essential oils of hemp (without any additions) in the form of a complete and natural extraction (lipids, terpene-phenols, cannabinoids (CBD(A), THC(A), CBG(A), CBC(A), CBN, etc.), terpenes). Depending on the dilution, it also contains propylene glycol (USP) and vegetable-based glycerine (USP). It comes in different dilutions and is sold without any therapeutic allegations.
Official classification: commercialised as an item of everyday use (electronic cigarette liquid containing CBD)
- PDF direct | Aide-mémoire à l’exécution élaborée par la plateforme technique pour les questions de délimitation de l’OFSP, de l’OSAV et de Swissmedic (in french)
- Notice: “the addition of CBD in electronic cigarette liquids at dosages that produce a pharmacological effect is prohibited”. (translated from French)
wax-dab | extract (tobacco substitute)
Description: This extract contains the essential oils of hemp (without any additions) in the form of a complete and natural extraction (lipids, terpene-phenols, cannabinoids (CBD(A), THC(A), CBG(A), CBC(A), CBN, etc.), terpenes). It is sold without any therapeutic allegations. Despite being in the tobacco substitute category, it is recommended to vaporise this extract instead of smoking it.
Official classification: commercialised as a tobacco substitute | products containing tobacco substitutes destined to be smoked are governed by the Ordinance on tobacco
- PDF direct | Aide-mémoire à l’exécution élaborée par la plateforme technique pour les questions de délimitation de l’OFSP, de l’OSAV et de Swissmedic (in french)
- PDF direct | Notice sur l’assujettissement à l’impôt sur le tabac de produits à base de cannabis avec une teneur en THC inférieure à 1 % (in french)
- Notice: these products must “satisfy, by analogy, the requirements that have been set for the tobacco products destined to be smoked”. (translated from French)
- Notice: “must not harm the health directly or in an unexpected way”. (translated from French)
- Notice: “must not have any psychotropic effects, so as to exclude that these products can be used as narcotics”. (translated from French)
dried flower (tobacco substitute)
Description: This dried Cannabis sativa L. flower contains the essential oils of hemp (lipids, terpene-phenols, cannabinoids (CBD(A), THC(A), CBG(A), CBC(A), CBN, etc.), terpenes). It is sold without any therapeutic allegations. Despite being in the tobacco substitute category, it is recommended to vaporise this flower instead of smoking it.
Official classification: commercialised as a tobacco substitute | products containing tobacco substitutes destined to be smoked are governed by the Ordinance on tobacco
- PDF direct | Aide-mémoire à l’exécution élaborée par la plateforme technique pour les questions de délimitation de l’OFSP, de l’OSAV et de Swissmedic (in french)
- PDF direct | Notice sur l’assujettissement à l’impôt sur le tabac de produits à base de cannabis avec une teneur en THC inférieure à 1 % (in french)
- Notice: these products must “satisfy, by analogy, the requirements that have been set for the tobacco products destined to be smoked”. (translated from French)
- Notice: “must not harm the health directly or in an unexpected way”. (translated from French)
- Notice: “must not have any psychotropic effects, so as to exclude that these products can be used as narcotics”. (translated from French)
dried flower
Description: Dried Cannabis sativa L. flower, for all kinds of preparations.
Official classification: commercialised as raw material, dried flower
Notice: In case of discrepancies or legal disputes, the meaning and spirit of the French version of this page shall be used to interpret the product classification.
