#2026/589UK adds 12 drug precursor substances to criminal cooperation controls
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The Order adds 12 drug precursor chemicals to the UK list of substances controlled under the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990. These include chemicals used to make fentanyl, MDMA and other controlled drugs, such as ANPP, NPP, norfentanyl, MAPA, APAAN, PMK glycidic acid and BMK glycidic acid. Businesses that manufacture, import, export, store or trade in specialist chemicals should check whether any listed substances or covered esters are in their supply chains. From 1 July 2026, handling these substances may trigger tighter controls, reporting duties and enforcement risk under the Act.
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Key Changes
- Adds 12 drug precursor substances to Schedule 2 of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990
- Covers chemicals linked to the production of fentanyl, MDMA and other controlled drugs
- Clarifies that certain PMK and BMK glycidic acid entries include specified ester forms
Obligations
What this law requires
From 1 July 2026, entities handling 4-Anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine (ANPP), tert-Butyl 4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (1-boc-4-piperidone), or tert-Butyl 4-(phenylamino)piperidine-1-carboxylate (1-boc-4-AP) must treat them as Table I substances under Schedule 2 to the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990.
From 1 July 2026, entities handling 3,4-MDP-2-P methyl glycidic acid (PMK glycidic acid) must treat it as a Table I substance under Schedule 2 to the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990.
From 1 July 2026, entities handling Methyl alpha-phenylacetoacetate (MAPA) must treat it as a Table I substance under Schedule 2 to the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990.
From 1 July 2026, entities handling N-Phenethyl-4-piperidone (NPP), N-phenyl-N-(piperidin-4-yl)propanamide (norfentanyl), alpha-Phenylacetoacetamide (APAA), alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile (APAAN), or N-Phenyl-4-piperidinamine (4-AP) must treat them as Table I substances under Schedule 2 to the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990.
From 1 July 2026, entities handling P-2-P methyl glycidic acid (BMK glycidic acid) or 4-Piperidone must treat them as Table I substances under Schedule 2 to the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990.