Pilot programme · BAG Art. 8a BetmG

The regulated precursor to the Swiss THC market.

The federal pilot programmes under Art. 8a BetmG form the regulatory precursor to a controlled THC market in Switzerland. Heimat is positioned as a supplier and scientific partner.

Biel/Bienne on Lake Biel with a view of the Jura region
Biel/Bienne Location of the state cannabis pilot programme CAN-Biel
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Setup

Controlled dispensing in several cities.

8+
Swiss cities
Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, among others
~15'000
Participants, cumulative
Over the duration of the pilots
5 years
Maximum duration
Extendable subject to positive evaluation

Regulatory framework

Art. 8a BetmG enables nationally coordinated pilot programmes with controlled dispensing, scientific support and strict evaluation.

Scientific oversight

Every pilot programme is linked to accompanying research. The evidence base is continuously evolving: robust data exist for individual questions, while others remain the subject of ongoing research.

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Heimat's role

Supplier, partner, data provider.

Product supplier

GMP-compliant THC products with batch traceability, defined active ingredient concentration and complete documentation.

Scientific partner

Contribution to study protocol, accompanying research and real-world evidence collection.

Logistics & compliance

Narcotics-compliant storage, distribution and dispensing documentation.

Regulatory lead time

Data base and experience from the pilot as a basis for future market authorisation.

CAN-Biel · Bienne

Partner in the state cannabis pilot programme CAN-Biel.

Standardised THC products

Provision of standardised THC products with defined active ingredient concentration, documented quality and complete batch traceability. The formulations are developed with a focus on standardisation, tolerability and reproducible product quality.

Project partnership WIIID GmbH

Heimat is an official project partner of WIIID GmbH in the Swiss pilot programme, supporting its implementation with expertise in regulatory processes, operational excellence and market infrastructure.

Quality & compliance

Complete documentation across the entire supply chain, from manufacturing to controlled dispensing, in line with the pilot programme's regulatory requirements.

Access to data and experience

Participation in the pilot programme provides access to scientifically collected data, regulatory experience and operational insights for the future development of regulated cannabis markets.

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Significance of CAN-Biel

Basis for the next generation of cannabis supply.

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Basis

CAN-Biel provides important insights for the future design of a regulated cannabis market in Switzerland.

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Building competencies

Through this participation, Heimat builds early competencies in product quality, compliance, traceability and regulated distribution.

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Infrastructure for the healthcare channel

Heimat develops the infrastructural prerequisites for collaboration with pharmacies, medical professionals and clinical institutions: from standardised documentation through regulatory requirements to scalable supply structures.

Contact

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