Ibogaine
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Ibogaine | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Scheduled |
SCHEDULE | Schedule I |
CLASSIFICATION | Hallucinogen |
Both Ibogaine and its source plant Tabernanthe iboga are Schedule I in the United States. This means they are illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute (sell, trade or give) without a DEA license.
The first ibogaine-related arrest that we know of occured in Dec 2005. Although no actual importation occured, a couple was charged with conspiracy to import Ibogaine. See Casper Star Tribune from Casper, Wyoming, Dec 9, 2005.
The first ibogaine-related arrest that we know of occured in Dec 2005. Although no actual importation occured, a couple was charged with conspiracy to import Ibogaine. See Casper Star Tribune from Casper, Wyoming, Dec 9, 2005.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
Ibogaine may be illegal to possess & sell in Australia, but it does not appear to be listed in the controlled substances lists (Search Australian Law). Ibogaine is clearly illegal to import into Australia without a license, it is "Schedule IV" in the import laws: AU Import Regulations.
Belgium #
Purified ibogaine is restricted. It is unclear whether the T. iboga root powder is also restricted, but may be.
Denmark #
Ibogaine added to controlled substances list Dec 3 2003.
Following a recommendation of The National Board of Health concerning tabernanthe iboga and ibogain (12-methoxyibogamin), the Danish Minister for the Interior and Health has decided to add the mentioned plant and substance to the Danish list of controlled plants and substances.
Consequently, the Minister has signed the Executive Order amending the Executive Order on Euphoriant Substances which has entered into force on 3 December 2003. Tabernanthe iboga and ibogain (12-methoxyibogamin) may now only be used for medical or scientific purposes. The Executive Order is available on the ELDD.
England #
As of late 1998, the Home Office Drug Unit reported that Ibogaine is not specifically listed in the Controlled Substances List in the UK. The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) does not recognize Ibogaine as a drug, but does not that it is credited with having hallucinogenic properties. This apparently means that it is legal to buy or import for personal use, but to sell it, administer it to others, or make it available as a treament would likely be illegal without a prescription.
Japan #
We've received reports that powdered iboga root is available in headshops in Japan. (Unconfirmed) (Thanks s4m)
Poland #
Ibogaine is not scheduled in Poland. (No Reference)
Slovenia #
MDMAdmin writes "T. Iboga as a plant, it's dried and/or powdered parts, extracts and pure ibogaine are not listed in any group of PAS list, so it is not illegal to
posseds it. Probbably is not legal to sell it as a food supplement." (Unconfirmed, thanks MDMAdmin)
Sweden #
Unverified. We have heard that purified ibogaine is the equivalent of a Schedule I drug in Sweden. It is unclear whether the plant T. iboga is also restricted.
Switzerland #
Purified ibogaine is restricted. It is unclear whether the T. iboga root powder is also restricted, but may be.
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.
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