GREENCHILL · SWISS CBD GUIDE
CBD: a beginner’s guide in Switzerland
CBD is a cannabinoid naturally found in hemp. To get started without confusion, distinguish CBD from THC, understand product formats, read declared levels and know the Swiss framework: less than 1% THC does not mean a product is exempt from all other rules.
Informative guide. GreenChill describes products, their composition, formats and conditions of use without therapeutic or medical promises.
KEY POINTS
The essentials in 30 seconds
CBD ≠ THC
CBD and THC are two different cannabinoids.
The Swiss threshold is 1% THC
Hemp containing less than 1% THC is outside narcotics legislation, but product category remains decisive.
A percentage does not sum up quality
CBD percentage, freshness, origin, cultivation, composition, batch and storage are separate pieces of information.
Always examine the actual product
Flowers, hash, resins, vape products, cosmetics and extracts do not necessarily have the same rules or uses.
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CBD, THC, formats & quality: essential pointers
| Term | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| CBD | Cannabidiol, a hemp cannabinoid. | Read the declared percentage and product category. |
| THC | The main intoxicating cannabinoid. | In Switzerland, check the 1% threshold and the actual product. |
| CBG | Cannabigerol, another phytocannabinoid. | Do not confuse it with CBD or THC. |
| CBN | Cannabinol, a cannabinoid present in varying amounts. | Check the analysis rather than the marketing. |
| Terpenes | Volatile compounds contributing to the aromatic profile. | Use them as sensory pointers, not medical promises. |
CBD
What it means : Cannabidiol, a hemp cannabinoid.
What to check : Read the declared percentage and product category.
THC
What it means : The main intoxicating cannabinoid.
What to check : In Switzerland, check the 1% threshold and the actual product.
CBG
What it means : Cannabigerol, another phytocannabinoid.
What to check : Do not confuse it with CBD or THC.
CBN
What it means : Cannabinol, a cannabinoid present in varying amounts.
What to check : Check the analysis rather than the marketing.
Terpenes
What it means : Volatile compounds contributing to the aromatic profile.
What to check : Use them as sensory pointers, not medical promises.
CHOOSING A PRODUCT
Where to start?
Choose what you want to understand first.If you are new to CBD, first clarify CBD, THC and the Swiss 1% threshold.
Look at format, origin, declared levels, batch, weight and price rather than a slogan.
Product category and intended use determine the precautions that actually matter.
3 GOOD HABITS
Three ideas to keep in mind
The same cannabinoid can be sold in products under different frameworks.
A CBD-rich product may still contain THC; the two figures must be distinguished.
A high figure replaces neither freshness, traceability nor proper storage.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is CBD legal in Switzerland?
CBD itself is not subject to narcotics legislation. Neither is hemp containing less than 1% THC, but other rules depend on the product category.
Does CBD get you high like THC?
CBD is not the main intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis. Products must nevertheless be assessed according to their full composition, particularly THC.
Is a higher CBD percentage necessarily better?
No. The percentage describes composition, not freshness, genetics, cultivation, drying, traceability or overall quality.
What is the difference between CBD flowers and CBD hash?
A flower is a dried inflorescence; hash and resins are processed or concentrated formats with varying textures and production methods.
What should you check before a first purchase?
Format, intended use, origin, CBD and THC levels, weight, batch, total price, price per gram, warnings and storage.
VERIFICATION
Official & scientific sources
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