Clonazolam vs. Flualprazolam: Which substance is still legal in Germany & Austria? (2025 Update)
Short version
- clonazolam: Since November 11, 2021 in Germany under Appendix II BtMG listed – Prohibited without special authorisation.
- flualprazolam: Already since January 2021 also under the BtMG – also Prohibited.
- In Austria Both substances are classified as psychotropic substances and thus Not legally available Even possession is punishable.
What Are Clonazolam and Flualprazolam?
Both substances belong to the group of Triazolobenzodiazepines – Extremely potent sedatives with strong anti-anxiety, muscle-relaxing and hypnotic effects.
clonazolam
- Synthesized in the 1970s.
- Never approved as a drug.
- Effect often 2–3x stronger than alprazolam (Xanax).
- Known for strong sedation and amnesia.
flualprazolam
- Similarly structured as alprazolam, but with fluorine group.
- Since about 2018 as "Research Chemical" in circulation.
- Considered highly sedating – even micro doses can be dangerous.
🇩🇪 Legal situation in Germany
clonazolam
- Since 11.11.2021 Officially in Annex II of the BtMG listed.
- Means: Prohibitions for private individualsallowed only with permission for scientific purposes.
What that means:
- Manufacture, import, possession or sale without permission = Penalties.
- No medically approved preparation in Germany.
flualprazolam
- Since January 2021 Subordinate to BtMG.
- Also listed in Appendix II.
- No legal distribution or possession allowed, even as a "research substance".
🇦🇹 Legal situation in Austria
- In Austria, substances after Drugs Act (SMG) and after Law on Psychotropic Substances regulated.
- Both substances – clonazolam & flualprazolam – have been under national control since the UN decisions (2020/2021).
- No medical license, no prescription possible, no legal possession.
International classification and impact
- WHO Recommended the inclusion of both substances in the international narcotics control system in 2020.
- UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Classified Clonazolam in 2021 Schedule IV one.
- EU and Member States (including DE/AT) adopted the classification → national legislation was adapted.
Result: Both substances are across Europe (Incl.) Germany and Austria Controlled substances.
Why were Clonazolam & Flualprazolam banned?
- Extremely high potency → Overdoses are possible even at doses below 0.5 mg.
- Potential addiction and amnesia Strong risk of dependency & blackouts.
- Emergency departments reported numerous poisonings in connection with Research Benzos.
- Often they are combined with alcohol or opiates → danger of life!
- Germany already opted for generic clauses in 2019to proactively capture analogues.
Are there legal exceptions or loopholes?
| Use | Legal in DE/AT? | Notes |
| Private property | ❌ Illegal | Penalties under BtMG/SMG |
| Sales / Import | ❌ Illegal | Maximum sentence: imprisonment |
| Scientific use | ✅ Possible | Only with special authorisation |
| Online purchase (grey market) | ⚠️ Illegal | Risk of Customs Seizure & Prosecution |
| Prescription by doctor | ❌ Not possible | No authorised medicinal product |
What about buying online?
- Many shops (mostly outside the EU) still offer Clonazolam & Flualprazolam.
- Shipping to Germany or Austria is illegal Customs regularly confiscate shipments.
- Buyers risk criminal proceedings for breach of the BtMG or SMG
- Some websites disguise the products as "laboratory supplies" – Legally irrelevant.
Conclusion: What is (still) legal?
Neither Clonazolam nor Flualprazolam are legally available in Germany or Austria 2025 – neither for recreational use nor as a medicine.
- BtMG (Germany) and SMG (Austria) prohibit ownership & distribution without authorisation.
- No prescription, no "gray zone", no exception.
- Online orders often result in confiscation or prosecution.
Final remarks
- Both substances are Highly potent and dangerousEven in the smallest doses.
- Prohibited by law in DE & AT No exceptions.
- Research is only possible under licensed conditions.
- Avoid buying or owning – Health and penal risks are significant.
Note:: This article is for information purposes only and provides No legal advice dab.
