1. Cannabis Act (since 01.04.2024): What is generally permitted?

Since April 1, 2024, the new cannabis law for non-medical personal use has been in effect in Germany. Permitted uses include certain quantities for adults , private cultivation, and communal cultivation in clubs.

• Public possession is limited to a legally defined maximum quantity.
• Storage (at home) has its own limitations.
• Private cultivation is permitted to a limited extent.

2. Edibles = Foodstuffs: food law also applies here.

As soon as cannabis is incorporated into a food product (e.g., butter, brownie, gummies, syrup), You are no longer only involved in cannabis law, but also in food law . And that's precisely the crux of the matter: THC in food is not simply "legally tradable".

• Sale / distribution of THC edibles: practically not permitted (food law + cannabis law).
• Cannabis clubs are not allowed to distribute edibles (distribution is limited to certain forms).
• Online trading / shipping of THC edibles: remains highly risky and/or illegal.

3. Personal use: “DIY” is not automatically “problem-free”

Many assume that “baking your own” is automatically allowed if the cannabis is legally homegrown. In practice, this is often how it's done – but legally the issue isn't so black and white, because "manufacturing/processing" This can be legally relevant (especially as soon as something is passed on ).

• For yourself : lower risk – but not a free pass for every type of product.
• Giving it away / passing it on : clearly risky, because legally that counts as a transfer of ownership .
• Selling : practically taboo.

4. Consumption in public spaces: restricted zones & youth protection

Even with legal cannabis, clear restrictions apply – primarily due to the protection of minors . The same practically applies to edibles: what matters is not just "what", but also where and in whose vicinity .

• No consumption near schools, daycare centers, playgrounds (restricted zone).
• No consumption in the presence of minors .
• Restrictions in certain areas/times (e.g. pedestrian zones ).

5. Cannabis Clubs & Edibles

Cannabis clubs (cultivation associations) may only distribute cannabis in the legally prescribed forms. Processed foods are not included.

• Delivery : typically flowers/hash/seeds – no brownies, no gummies, no drinks.
• Workshops are conceivable (imparting knowledge), but not the distribution of finished edibles .

6. Shipping & Online Retail

The sale of THC-containing food products via mail order/online retail remains extremely sensitive and generally illegal in Germany. CBD is also not “simply legal” because food/novel food issues and regulatory assessment play a major role.

• THC edibles : Trade/shipping – practically a no-go.
• CBD edibles : only under very strict conditions – many products are legally vulnerable.

7. Edibles & Driving Licence: the most common real stress factor

When it comes to driving, cannabis is the area where things can get expensive and serious the fastest. The limit value for road traffic has been adjusted in Germany – but the following still applies: Edibles last a long time and can still be relevant even when you feel "sober".

• The THC limit (blood serum) is legally defined (as of 2025).
• Stricter rules apply to novice drivers/under 21 (effectively a “zero line”).
• Mixing substances (e.g. alcohol + cannabis) is a turbocharger towards trouble.

8. Outlook: Will there be edibles regulation?

Internationally (e.g., Canada/USA), edibles are often regulated by clear limits (e.g., mg per serving) and packaging rules. This has not yet been implemented in Germany in this form. That could change – but as of 2025: Edibles are legally the most “difficult” product form.

Conclusion

Cannabis law allows adults to consume certain forms of cannabis within certain limits – but THC edibles remain particularly problematic from a legal standpoint , especially regarding distribution, sale, shipping and driving . If you want to avoid trouble: no drop-off, no selling, no shipping – and no trips “on a whim”.