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December 3, 2024

International control of two additional fentanyl precursors and two groups of amphetamine-type stimulant precursors enters into force

VIENNA, 3 December 2024 - The international control of eighteen additional drug precursors became fully effective as of today. This follows the unanimous decision of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in March 2024 to adopt the Board's recommendations to place two fentanyl precursors, nine amphetamine/methamphetamine precursors and seven MDMA ("ecstasy") precursors in Table I of the 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Pursuant to the 1988 Convention, the decision becomes effective 180 days after it is communicated by the Secretary-General to all parties.  [Read more]...

November 15, 2024

International Narcotics Control Board holds consultation with Member States on the human rights dimensions of the international drug control treaties and concludes cooperation agreement aimed at improving availability of internationally controlled medicines

VIENNA, 15 November (UN Information Service) - During the 141  st  session of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the Board held consultations with Member States on the human rights dimensions of drug control.....[Read more]

October 31, 2024

International Narcotics Control Board marks milestone of 100,000 synthetic drug trafficking incidents exchanged globally through IONICS platform

VIENNA, 31 October (UN Information Service) - At its 141st session, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) is marking the milestone of 100,000 synthetic drug trafficking incidents exchanged through its Project Ion Incident Communication System (IONICS) ....[Read more]

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