Formula Swiss Sues Zug Authorities Over CBD Cosmetics
Formula Swiss AG has initiated legal proceedings against the Office for Consumer Protection of the Canton of Zug (AVS) at the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. The post Formula Swiss Sues Zug Authorities Over CBD Cosmetics appeared first on Global Cosmetics News.
THE WHAT? Formula Swiss AG has initiated legal proceedings against the Office for Consumer Protection of the Canton of Zug (AVS) at the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. The company is seeking a legal ruling on whether cannabidiol (CBD) products can be classified and sold as cosmetics in Switzerland and is claiming CHF 5 million in damages related to the authorities’ actions.
THE DETAILS According to court filings, Formula Swiss had registered its CBD products as cosmetics under the guidance of the Zug consumer protection office, following requirements including third-party lab testing, toxicology reviews, and documentation. The AVS later accused the company of non-compliance and ordered the halt of product sales, despite earlier cooperation. Formula Swiss argues that other companies in the region have continued selling similar CBD cosmetics without facing regulatory action. The company’s CBD products remain legally classified as cosmetics in the UK and EU, where they are sold in over 60 markets.
THE WHY? The case highlights ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding CBD cosmetics in Switzerland, particularly in relation to how local enforcement compares with broader European standards. The outcome could clarify the legal treatment of CBD in Swiss personal care products and influence how such products are regulated in the future.
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