US EditionCanada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
Regulations require licensed companies to report suspicious transactions and reduce availability of pill presses to combat fentanyl and methamphetamine production, Health Canada said.
- Health Canada has amended regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to disrupt illegal drug production and minimize diversion of precursor chemicals.
- The changes include mandatory reporting of suspicious transactions involving precursors and requiring companies to take measures to prevent diversion.
- The regulations aim to help disrupt illegal domestic drug production by criminal organizations and ensure border enforcement officials have tools to stop illegal importation of drug manufacturing equipment.
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Ottawa Tightens Rules on Precursor Chemicals for Fentanyl, Meth
Health Canada says it has revised regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used in the production of illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine as another step to strengthen border security and disrupt the illegal drug trade. The amended regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act mandate compulsory reporting of suspicious transactions related to precursors. The changes expand the criteria for …
Health Canada announced that it has revised the regulations governing chemical reagents and manufacturing equipment used to produce illegal synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Winnipeg Free Press
Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
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OTTAWA—Health Canada has announced that it has revised the regulations governing chemical reagents and manufacturing equipment used to produce illegal synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine. The amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act include mandatory reporting of suspicious transactions involving precursors and the requirement for licensed companies to take "reasonable measures" to prevent the diversion of these ch…
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