Magic truffles & the law

1What are truffles?

Magic truffles (sclerotia) are underground storage organs of certain fungi species that can naturally contain psilocybin. Unlike magic mushrooms, truffles are not regulated by the Opium Act in the Netherlands, and are therefore completely legal to buy, possess, and use.

We only sell fresh truffles that are legal under Dutch law. Use is entirely at your own risk.

2Legal in the Netherlands

Magic truffles (sclerotia) are completely legal in the Netherlands. Since the 2008 mushroom ban, mushrooms containing psilocybin have been prohibited, but truffles are not. Legally, truffles are not considered magic mushrooms because they are a different growth form (underground) and are not explicitly listed in Schedule I of the Opium Act. They can therefore be legally sold, purchased, and used in the Netherlands.

3International legislation

According to the UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971), active substances such as psilocybin are prohibited, but natural sources such as truffles are not explicitly mentioned. Article 32(12) of the Convention excludes natural plants and fungi from the prohibition requirement, as long as the active substance has not been extracted from them.

4Sales within the EU

Our products are legally marketed in the Netherlands. Based on Regulation (EU) 2019/515 on the mutual recognition of goods, products that are legal in one EU Member State may in principle also be offered in other EU countries.

Please note, however, that national authorities may apply additional regulations. It is therefore the customer's responsibility to check the legislation in their own country before purchasing or using the product.

1What are grow kits?

Grow kits typically contain mycelium, spores, and/or substrate. This allows users to cultivate mushrooms that may contain psilocybin at home. Our grow kits do not contain psilocybin or psilocin at the time of sale and therefore comply with Dutch law. Use is entirely at your own risk.

2Situation in the Netherlands

Grow kits are permitted in the Netherlands, as long as they do not contain any active ingredients. The Opium Act only prohibits psilocybin, psilocin, and fresh magic mushrooms. Mycelium, spores, and substrate are not included.

3International legislation

The UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971) prohibits psilocybin and psilocin, but not the natural organisms (spores, mycelium) from which they can be produced. Article 32(12) confirms that natural plants and fungi are exempt from the prohibition, as long as the active substances have not been extracted or synthesized from them.

4Sales within the EU

Although grow kits are permitted in the Netherlands, the situation may differ in other EU Member States. The principle of mutual recognition (Regulation (EU) 2019/515) may theoretically apply, but Member States may still restrict imports or sales on the grounds of public health or public order.