No. Salvia divinorum is not explicitly banned in Portugal, but its psychoactive constituent, salvinorin A, falls under the 2026 amendments to the Decreto-Lei n.º 15/93, classifying it as a controlled substance under the Regulamento (UE) 2015/2283 framework. The Serviço de Intervenção nos Comportamentos Aditivos e nas Dependências (SICAD) monitors its distribution, and unauthorized possession or sale may trigger penalties under narcotics legislation.
Key Regulations for Salvia Divinorum in Portugal
- Controlled Substance Classification: Salvinorin A is regulated as a narcotic under the Decreto-Lei n.º 15/93 (amended 2026), aligning with EU precursor controls.
- Distribution Restrictions: Sale or import for human consumption is prohibited; SICAD enforces compliance via inspections of herbal product vendors.
- Possession Limits: Personal use is tolerated if quantities are demonstrably non-commercial, but quantities exceeding trace amounts may be seized under Lei n.º 30/2000 (drug trafficking provisions).