Important Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Our CBD products are not medicines and are not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or cure of diseases.
Key takeaways
- HHC and several semi-synthetic cannabinoids (10-OH-HHC, HHCP, etc.) are banned in France since June 2024: the ANSM has classified them as narcotics.
- This page is purely informative. Cannabuben does not sell or promote the purchase of HHC or cannabinoids banned in France.
- The ban on HHC extends to much of the European Union; the legal framework varies from country to country and evolves rapidly.
- The legal alternative in France is CBD (cannabidiol): non-psychoactive, allowed with a THC content of less than 0.3%.
- At Cannabuben, you will find lab-tested CBD products (COA on each product page), compliant with the current legal framework.
- None of this information constitutes medical advice. Cannabinoids are not intended to treat any disease.
HHC & new cannabinoids.
This page provides educational information on next-generation semi-synthetic cannabinoids — HHC, 10-OH-HHC, THCX, H2 Superior, and H3 Superior. In France, HHC and several of these molecules have been classified as narcotics by the ANSM and are banned since 2024. Cannabuben neither sells nor promotes these substances in France and directs you to its legal CBD alternatives (less than 0.3% THC content).
Legal status in France: HHC banned since 2024
In June 2024, the ANSM (French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety) classified HHC, as well as its derivatives such as HHC-acetate (HHCO) and HHCP, on the list of narcotics. 10-OH-HHC and other related semi-synthetic cannabinoids are affected by this regulatory trend. The production, sale, possession, and consumption of these substances are banned on French territory.
A similar ban is in effect in many countries of the European Union. The legal framework differs from one state to another and evolves rapidly. The information below is provided for documentary purposes only.
Cannabinoid families in brief
Factual information — these substances are banned in France
HHC
Semi-synthetic cannabinoid. Banned in France since 2024 (classified as a narcotic by the ANSM).
Information: flowers · hash · vapes · cartridges
10-OH-HHC
Active metabolite of HHC. Affected by the French ban on semi-synthetic cannabinoids.
Information: flowers · hash · vapes · cartridges
THCX
Next-generation cannabinoid. Restrictive and evolving legal status in the EU.
Information: flowers · hash · vapes · edibles
H2 Superior
Second generation of semi-synthetic cannabinoids. Subject to the same restrictions.
Information: flowers · hash · vapes · cartridges
H3 Superior
Third generation of semi-synthetic cannabinoids. Subject to the same restrictions.
Information: flowers · hash · vapes · cartridges
The legal alternative in France: CBD
Unlike HHC, CBD (cannabidiol) is allowed for sale in France when the THC content remains below 0.3%. CBD is non-psychoactive and is not subject to narcotics legislation. It is a legal alternative for those interested in hemp and its cannabinoids. CBD is not a medicine and is not intended to treat any disease.
Lab-tested
Our CBD products are analyzed by HPLC (content) and by ICP-MS (heavy metals). The COA is available on each product page.
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HHC vs. 10-OH-HHC
Documentary comparison (substances banned in France)
Legal notices and warnings
HHC, 10-OH-HHC, THCX, H2, and H3 are semi-synthetic cannabinoids classified as narcotics in France since 2024 and banned in many countries of the European Union. This page is strictly informative; it does not constitute an offer to sell or an incitement to purchase these substances. Cannabuben continuously monitors regulatory developments. We invite each visitor to independently research the legislation in their country of residence.
These cannabinoids may be detected as THC metabolites during a drug test. Reserved for adults (18 years and older). Do not use during pregnancy. Do not drive or operate machinery. If you have a pre-existing condition, consult a doctor. None of this information constitutes medical advice.