No, psilocybin spores are not legal in Argentina. The Argentine National Drug, Food, and Medical Technology Administration (ANMAT) classifies psilocybin as a prohibited substance under Decreto 651/2010, aligning with international narcotics conventions. While spores themselves lack psychoactive compounds, their sale or distribution violates ANMAT’s interpretation of drug paraphernalia laws, particularly under Ley 23.737 (Narcotics Law). Recent 2026 draft amendments to Reglamento de Estupefacientes propose stricter penalties for precursor materials, including spores, reinforcing their de facto prohibition.
Key Regulations for Psilocybin Spores in Argentina
- ANMAT Resolution 267/2019 explicitly bans the commercialization of psilocybin-containing organisms, including spores, under the guise of “research exemptions.”
- Customs Directive 352/2023 empowers border agents to seize spores imported for “personal use,” citing Ley 26.350 (Drug Trafficking Prevention Law).
- Buenos Aires Provincial Decree 102/2025 extends penalties to online platforms distributing spores, mandating ISPs to block access under Ley 26.522 (Media Law).