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October 18, 2017

INCB: Scheduling of fentanyl precursors comes into force

VIENNA, 18 August (UN Information Service) - The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) notes with great concern reports in the international media of continued acts of violence against persons suspected of drug-related crime and drug use in the Philippines. The Board is also deeply troubled by allegations that these acts have been condoned and encouraged by senior Government officials [Read more]

October 10, 2017

World Mental Health Day – INCB on Access to Controlled Substances and Treatment for those Living with a Mental Health Condition

Vienna, 10 October 2017 - On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2017, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) applauds the important work being done towards raising awareness of mental health issues...[Read More]

October 4, 2017

I2ES User Group Meeting, Bern 3-5 October

Vienna/Bern, 4 October 2017 - INCB contributed to the National Drug Control System (NDS) and International Import and Export Authorization System (I2ES) User Group Meeting held in Bern, Switzerland, from 3 to 5 October 2017.

INCB highlighted the importance of expediting the import and export of controlled substances for medical purposes through I2ES, an online communication system that supports.....[Read More]

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Viroj SUMYAI
INCB President

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The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) is the independent and quasi-judicial monitoring body for the implementation of the United Nations international drug control conventions. It was established in 1968 in accordance with the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961. It had predecessors under the former drug control treaties as far back as the time of the League of Nations.