The Extrema Outdoor festival has introduced a new drugs policy that changes how festivalgoers receive updates about dangerous substances on-site. From 2025-06-07 19:30:00 onwards, the organisers will no longer send systematic alerts about pills containing high drug doses. Instead, warnings will be more targeted and tailored to the actual risks involved.
- Extrema updates drugs policy with refined warnings
- Pink powder contains unknown, mixed drug substances
- Festival warns attendees about pink powder risks
- NICC analyzes seized substances at festival
- Sciensano guides national festival drug strategy
- Authorities enforce stricter drug regulations at Extrema
This shift aligns with Sciensano’s updated approach to drug safety at Belgian festivals, aiming to provide clearer, more relevant information. Recently, Extrema issued a warning about a new threat: ‘pink powder,’ a substance with unknown and potentially risky drug combinations, primarily MDMA.
How can festival attendees stay safe when the composition of these powders remains uncertain? And what does this mean for drug monitoring at Belgian events? These questions highlight the importance of the revised policy and ongoing testing efforts.
Why has Extrema shifted its approach to drug warnings? The festival aims to balance timely information with accurate risk assessment, avoiding unnecessary alarm. Key points include:
- ‘Pink powder’ contains varying drug mixes, making effects unpredictable.
- Warnings now focus on substances posing real, verified dangers.
- Mobile labs from NICC continue analyzing confiscated drugs in real-time.
- The new policy follows Sciensano’s national guidelines for safer festivals.
As Belgian festivals adopt more nuanced drug policies, attendees should stay informed and cautious. Will other events follow Extrema’s lead? Staying alert and supporting harm reduction efforts will be key to safer festival experiences ahead.
