Are psilocybin truffles legal?
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The legal status of psilocybin truffles
Fresh psilocybin truffles are completely legal in the Netherlands. They can be freely produced, traded and sold. They are explicitly not mushrooms, so there is a different legal status.
The truffles we sell fall under food supplements according to European directives and meet all applicable safety standards.
To be more specific, the psilocybin truffles fall under the European guidelines for, among other things, herbs. The EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, states that it concerns botanical products. EFSA itself says the following on its website: “Botanical and derived preparations made from plants, algae, fungi or lichens are generally available on the EU market in the form of food supplements.”
The psilocybin truffles contain only 1 to 2 milligrams of psilocybin per gram of fresh truffles.
The truffles that form the raw material for our product grow from the ground. The natural process leads to firm and dry fungi, and explicitly no mushrooms. The product therefore does not fall under the mushroom law. This makes psilocybin truffles legal, while (magic) mushrooms are not.
Since several incidents with magic mushrooms in 2008, especially in Amsterdam, the Dutch government has declared fresh mushrooms illegal. The law only mentions ‘the mushroom’. The magic psilocybin truffle is not a mushroom, but a mushroom substrate known as sclerotia.
Fresh psilocybin truffles: 100% legal in the Netherlands
The hallucinogenic substance in psilocybin truffles that provide the magical effect are listed in the Psychotropic Substances Convention (PDF). This means that the possession of pure psilocybin is prohibited.
There is an exception for natural products because the United Nations has found that the substance is found in many fungi. The Convention on Psychotropic Substances (Article 32, point 12) explicitly mentions that Peyote cacti and Psilocybe truffles, among others, are excluded from the Convention, so they are legal.
The possession of psilocybin truffles is therefore completely legal. Only if you extract or synthesize the psychoactive substances are you acting in violation of current legislation.
Shipping to other EU countries
Psilocybin truffles are legal in the Netherlands. This means that, based on the principle of mutual recognition of goods in the European Commission, they may be shipped to all other EU countries. The EU Treaty states that if a product is legal in one country, it may be sold and shipped to any other EU country.
Technically, EU countries, states, and local jurisdictions have the ability to ban specific products. Therefore, it is your own responsibility to check the current legal status of psilocybin truffles in specific countries.
At GO Microdose, we are allowed to ship our psilocybin truffles to anyone living in the EU.
Shipping to the United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce a significant improvement in our delivery success to the UK, with a 100% arrival rate since February 2024 after optimizing our shipping methods. This improvement has strengthened our ability to provide fast and reliable service.
Central to our mission is the commitment to ensuring that people around the world, even in regions with challenging regulatory landscapes, have access to our products. We navigate complex legal nuances with care and attention. Although truffles are not explicitly mentioned under the UK Misuse of Drugs Act, the active substance, psilocybin, is regulated. This means our truffles occupy a nuanced legal position, yet we have successfully managed these regulations to maintain our flawless delivery record.
We continue to offer discreet shipping throughout the UK, where your privacy and safety are always paramount. It is essential that customers are aware of local laws and the responsibilities that come with purchasing such products.
We encourage all our customers to familiarize themselves with local regulations regarding our products. While we strive to keep our information up to date, tracking every legal change in every jurisdiction we serve is a challenge.
Our commitment to providing a seamless and hassle-free shipping experience is unwavering. If you have any questions, need additional information, or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to ensure your satisfaction and a smooth experience with every order.
Disclaimer
You are ordering adult aids from GO Microdose. We supply to adults who wish to microdose on their own initiative. Psilocybin truffles are not a substitute for professional medical help, therapeutic assistance, or health advice.
In case of medical or psychological complaints, as well as symptoms of depression or anxiety, always contact your GP or mental health services. GO Microdose in no way encourages the use of illegal psychedelics. Therefore, we do not act in violation of the law. GO Microdose cannot be held responsible for illegal acts and the possession of illegal substances.
