Overview

• The Ministry of Health issued Order SND/380/2025, banning the sale and distribution of semisynthetic cannabis edibles by classifying them as psychotropic substances under existing drug laws.
• Barcelona has intensified inspections and is exploring criminal prosecution against vendors, consulting the Prosecutor's Office for potential health law violations.
• Hospital Clínic in Barcelona reported a doubling of cannabis-edible intoxication cases in 2024 compared to 2022, highlighting delayed effects and extreme potency as key risks.
• Medical experts warn that semisynthetic cannabinoids like THCP and HHC can be up to 30 times more potent than THC, posing significant overdose risks, particularly for young consumers.
• Authorities acted domestically to regulate these substances without waiting for international scheduling, addressing concerns over the products' misleading safety perceptions and illicit market adaptation.