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#SPSM9000498AOrder of February 22, 1990 Establishing the List of Substances Classified as Narcotics

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This law classifies certain substances and their derivatives as narcotics. It aims to regulate these substances by listing them in annexes, affecting anyone handling, distributing, or using them in France.

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Key Changes

  • Classification of substances as narcotics
  • Inclusion of derivatives in the classification
  • Impact on handling and distribution practices

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Classify and treat all substances and preparations listed in Annexes I, II, and III of this Order as narcotics

Anyone handling, distributing, or using controlled substances in France
operational
high

Recognize that isomers of listed substances are classified as narcotics unless expressly excepted, based on their chemical formula

Anyone handling, distributing, or using controlled substances in France
operational
high

Recognize that esters and ethers of listed substances are classified as narcotics unless listed in another annex

Anyone handling, distributing, or using controlled substances in France
operational
high

Recognize that salts of listed substances, their isomers, esters, and ethers are classified as narcotics

Anyone handling, distributing, or using controlled substances in France
operational
high

Recognize that preparations containing listed narcotic products are classified as narcotics, except those specifically named as exceptions

Anyone handling, distributing, or using controlled substances in France
operational

Affected Parties

Pharmaceutical companiesHealthcare professionals

Tags

narcotics,regulation,substances