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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Technical Requirements

A computer with access to Internet and a web browser having JavaScript enabled. We support the following web browsers: Internet Explorer 7,8,9 and 10, Firefox 3.6, Chrome and Safari. The minimum screen resolution required to operate I2ES is 1280 x 768. Higher resolution screens with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 are recommended.

Specifications

As agreed with the Member States, development of I2ES is to be done in two phases. Upon conclusion of the development of the Phase 1 software, and after a second pilot testing by interested competent national authorities, I2ES was officially launched on 10 March 2015.
While the Phase 1 I2ES software does yet not comprise all features listed in the agreed requirements document, it provides a highly-usable initial system fully ready for deployment. I2ES covers all internationally controlled narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Trade in preparations containing these substances is covered as well.
The balance of estimates/assessments does not include transactions that countries have carried out using their national systems prior to 10 March 2015, as I2ES does not have the records of these transactions.
If a participating country sends data to a non-participating country it will not receive a reply through I2ES. Only countries who are using I2ES can reply via I2ES and they will have the choice to respond or not.

Language

For the time being, I2ES will operate in the English language version only.

Main features of I2ES

I2ES is a web-based application designed to complement, but not replace, existing national electronic drug control systems.
I2ES serves as a platform for uploading and exchanging import and export authorizations between importing and exporting countries.
I2ES is able to link with other national electronic systems so that Governments will not need to adjust their own systems.
I2ES allows competent national authorities to generate and transmit import and export authorizations electronically and to download and print them.
I2ES enables countries without an own national electronic drug control system to electronically generate their own import and export authorizations.
A key feature of I2ES is the automatic checking of the quantity of a shipment against the latest estimate or assessment of the importing country.
In all cases involving excess imports or exports, a warning message is automatically sent to the authorities concerned.
I2ES provides an online endorsement function, which allows the authorities of importing countries to verify the quantity of a shipment arriving in their territory, and to endorse receipt of the shipment to the authorities of the exporting country.
I2ES automatically sends alerts, in real-time, to the authorities of the exporting country in all cases where the amounts exported are smaller than the amounts received.
All features of I2ES are in compliance with the provisions of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 and the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971.
I2ES was developed in close cooperation with Member States.
It is planned to make I2ES available also in other languages at a later stage.

The most pertinent features of I2ES

Easy-to-view colour-coded templates for import/export authorizations
Templates for confirmation of exports and endorsements of imports
Electronic storage mechanism for historic import/export authorizations
Option to view all documents issued by counterpart countries
Automated notification mechanism for discrepancies between amounts exported/amounts received
Option to cancel authorizations after issuance
Automated alert mechanism alerting counterpart country to cancellations of import or export authorizations
Automated warnings for proposed transactions in substances in Schedule I of the 1971 Convention
Automated stoppage of attempted transactions in prohibited substances (article 13 of the 1971 Convention)
Option for manual data upload to and download from national electronic systems via XML
Option to customize the generic paper print-outs of authorizations to national requirements

Oriented towards future needs

Due to its modular design, it will easily be possible to expand I2ES by adding new modules in the future.
Some of the future modules identified are:
Option for automated data upload to and download from national electronic systems via XML;
Making I2ES available in additional language versions;
Inclusion of internationally non-controlled substances under national control;
Inclusion of precursor chemicals;
Automated generation of statistical reports required under the 1961 and 1971 Conventions.

How can you access to the training materials?

Once you will be logged with your username and password will be able to download the information and training materials related to the system. Please request a user account here: https://i2estraining.incb.org/User/Create

Funding

I2ES is funded entirely from extra budgetary resources. The following countries have contributed to I2ES: Australia, Portugal, Canada Russian Federation, France, USA and Italy.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Technical Requirements

Specifications

As agreed with the Member States, development of I2ES is to be done in two phases. Upon conclusion of the development of the Phase 1 software, and after a second pilot testing by interested competent national authorities, I2ES was officially launched on 10 March 2015.

While the Phase 1 I2ES software does yet not comprise all features listed in the agreed requirements document, it provides a highly-usable initial system fully ready for deployment. I2ES covers all internationally controlled narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Trade in preparations containing these substances is covered as well.

The balance of estimates/assessments does not include transactions that countries have carried out using their national systems prior to 10 March 2015, as I2ES does not have the records of these transactions.

If a participating country sends data to a non-participating country it will not receive a reply through I2ES. Only countries who are using I2ES can reply via I2ES and they will have the choice to respond or not.

Language

For the time being, I2ES will operate in the English language version only.

Main features of I2ES

I2ES is a web-based application designed to complement, but not replace, existing national electronic drug control systems.

I2ES serves as a platform for uploading and exchanging import and export authorizations between importing and exporting countries.

I2ES is able to link with other national electronic systems so that Governments will not need to adjust their own systems.

I2ES allows competent national authorities to generate and transmit import and export authorizations electronically and to download and print them.

I2ES enables countries without an own national electronic drug control system to electronically generate their own import and export authorizations.

A key feature of I2ES is the automatic checking of the quantity of a shipment against the latest estimate or assessment of the importing country.

In all cases involving excess imports or exports, a warning message is automatically sent to the authorities concerned.

I2ES provides an online endorsement function, which allows the authorities of importing countries to verify the quantity of a shipment arriving in their territory, and to endorse receipt of the shipment to the authorities of the exporting country.

I2ES automatically sends alerts, in real-time, to the authorities of the exporting country in all cases where the amounts exported are smaller than the amounts received.

All features of I2ES are in compliance with the provisions of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 and the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971.

I2ES was developed in close cooperation with Member States.

It is planned to make I2ES available also in other languages at a later stage.

The most pertinent features of I2ES

Easy-to-view colour-coded templates for import/export authorizations

Templates for confirmation of exports and endorsements of imports

Electronic storage mechanism for historic import/export authorizations

Option to view all documents issued by counterpart countries

Automated notification mechanism for discrepancies between amounts exported/amounts received

Option to cancel authorizations after issuance

Automated alert mechanism alerting counterpart country to cancellations of import or export authorizations

Automated warnings for proposed transactions in substances in Schedule I of the 1971 Convention

Automated stoppage of attempted transactions in prohibited substances (article 13 of the 1971 Convention)

Option for manual data upload to and download from national electronic systems via XML

Option to customize the generic paper print-outs of authorizations to national requirements

Oriented towards future needs

Due to its modular design, it will easily be possible to expand I2ES by adding new modules in the future.

Some of the future modules identified are:

Option for automated data upload to and download from national electronic systems via XML;

Making I2ES available in additional language versions;

Inclusion of internationally non-controlled substances under national control;

Inclusion of precursor chemicals;

Automated generation of statistical reports required under the 1961 and 1971 Conventions.

How can you access to the training materials?

Once you will be logged with your username and password will be able to download the information and training materials related to the system. Please request a user account here: https://i2estraining.incb.org/User/Create

Funding

I2ES is funded entirely from extra budgetary resources. The following countries have contributed to I2ES: Australia, Portugal, Canada Russian Federation, France, USA and Italy.