NACOC orders pharmacies, laboratories to register to curb illegal drug manufacturing
The Commission said tighter regulation of precursor chemicals and controlled equipment would help reduce their misuse by criminal networks involved in the illegal production of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances while protecting public safety.
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has directed pharmacies, laboratories, importers, manufacturers and other operators dealing in precursor chemicals, psychotropic substances and controlled equipment to register with the Commission by July, 31, 2026, as part of efforts to prevent the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
According to NACOC, the nationwide registration exercise is intended to identify and regulate operators dealing in precursor chemicals and controlled equipment to prevent the diversion of such materials into the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
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