NACOC orders mandatory registration for businesses handling precursor chemicals, controlled equipment
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has directed all individuals, businesses, institutions, and organisations involved in the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, storage, transportation, and use of precursor chemicals, psychotropic substances, and controlled equipment to register with the Commission by July 31, 2026.
The Commission explained that the registration exercise is intended to promote the lawful use of precursor chemicals and controlled equipment, prevent their diversion into illegal drug production, enhance national security, safeguard public safety and ensure Ghana complies with both domestic legislation and international obligations.
The registration requirement applies to entities engaged in the importation and exportation, manufacture and production, wholesale and retail distribution, sale, storage, transportation, brokerage, laboratory and industrial use of precursor chemicals and psychotropic substances.
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