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November 18, 2019

International Narcotics Control Board recommends the international control of methyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate to address illicit manufacture of amphetamine and methamphetamine

VIENNA, 15 November (UN Information Service) - The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) today decided to recommend the international control of methyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate (MAPA), a pre-precursor used in the illicit manufacture of amphetamine and methamphetamine... [Read More]

November 6, 2019

INCB and Member States engage in an open dialogue on ensuring adequate access to internationally controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes

VIENNA, 6 November 2019 - During the 126th session of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), time was dedicated to engaging in an open dialogue with representatives of Member States.... [Read more]

October 31, 2019

Ensuring availability of controlled medicines, treaty compliance and challenges in the world drugs situation to be discussed at INCB session in Vienna

VIENNA, 31 October (UN Information Service) - The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) will be reviewing the achievements and challenges in States' compliance with the international drug control conventions at its 126th session.... [Read More]

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Cornelis P. de Joncheere, 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.