Is Salvia Divinorum Legal in Portugal After the 2026 Policy Reforms?

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).