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Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products
The Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products brings together technical, regulatory and policy oriented representatives from member states along with international professionals concerned with the production, smuggling and diversion of precursor chemicals used in the production of illicit drugs. The meetings provide a forum for the exchange of up-to-date information, knowledge, best practices and experiences among the different national, regional and international stakeholders, and foster interagency collaboration through well-established working relationships.
Inputs from the group also allow for identification of emerging and persistent threats, and enable the CICAD/SRU to determine the best possible way forward in addressing them. The Group also develops valuable reference tools and comprehensive evidence-based studies, model regulations, and guidelines to support OAS member states in strengthening their chemical control capacity, and updating their national legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Current Chair: Chile (2019-2021)
Current Vice-Chair: Guatemala
(2020-2021)
2019 Meeting of the Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products - Buenos Aires, Argentina - August 13 - 15, 2019
Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products (2010-2018)
- Report - 2018 - Panama City, Panama
- Report - 2015 - Quito, Ecuador
- Report - 2014 - Lima, Peru
- Report - 2013 - Lima, Peru
- Report - 2012 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Report - 2011 - Quito, Ecuador
- Report - 2010 - San Jose, Costa Rica
Group of Experts on Chemical Substances (2003-2009)
Group of Experts on Pharmaceutical Products (2003-2009)
Model Legislation
Reference Materials and Guides
- SMART Programme - Global Synthetic Drugs Monitoring Programme - DAINLAC: Drug Abuse Information Network for Latin America and the Caribbean � UNODC/CICAD
- Recommended methods for the Identification and Analysis of Cocaine in Seized Materials (PDF, 1.4 mb) Please see the UNODC Drug Analysis and Forensic Science Services for other reference materials
- EMCDDA-Europol 2011 Annual report on the information exchange, risk assessment and control of new psychoactive substances (PDF, 391 kb) Also see the EMCDDA's Action on new drugs for additional reference material
- Disposal of Pharmaceutical Drugs: Fentanyl Transdermal Patches - 2014
- Model Administrative Control System for the Control of Chemical Substances - 2014
- Suggestions for Establishing Designated Ports of Entry for Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products - 2014
- Guide to Basic Elements to be considered in the Implementation of Mechanisms that will Enable Competent Authorities to Evaluate Estimates of Needs for Controlled Substances Submitted by User Businesses - 2013
- Guide to Best Practices to Prevent the Counterfeiting of Precursor Chemicals - 2013
- Best Practices for Chemical Traceability - 2013
- Information Bulletin on New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) - 2013
- Training Curriculum for Judges and Prosecutors Investigating and Proving the Crime of Diversion of Chemical Substances -2012
- Guide to Best Practices for Intra-batch Traceability System - 2011
- Guide on Reducing the Diversion of Controlled Substance Pharmaceuticals via the Internet - 2010
- Concept Paper Regarding the Regulation of Equipment Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Synthetic Drug - 2010
- Comprehensive Training on Issues Relating to Chemical Substances - 2008
- A Guide for Wise Use and Control of Products Containing Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine - 2008
- Guide of General Principals for Adopting National Strategies for the Combat of Synthetic Drugs - 2007
- Procedures for the Control of Precursor Chemicals for Illicit Drugs in Free Zones - 2007
- Information Sheets on emerging problem drugs and substances including Scopolamine and "Spice" / JWH889, a cannabin-type substance
- Model Fact Sheet: Buying Pharmaceuticals Containing Controlled Substances Over the Internet
- Questions Checklist: Pre-Registration Inspection for Chemical Handlers
- Guide on Fee for Service
- Guide for Health Professionals Concerning Counterfeit Drugs
- Guide for Better Coordination Between the Public and Private Sectors for Control of Chemical Substances
Reference materials from the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
- Tools and Kits for National Competent Authorities
- PICS - Precursor Incident Communication System
- Substances in Tables I and II of the 1988 Convention
- List of Precursors and chemicals frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances under International Control
- Annual legitimate requirements (ALR) as reported by Governments for imports of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone, 1-phenyl-2-propanone and their preparations
- Annual Information on Substances Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychoactive Substances - Form D
- Governments that have requested pre-export notifications pursuant to article 12, paragraph 10 (a), of the 1988 Convention
- Pre-Export Notification Portal
- Access to PICS Online
- Precursors Incident Communication System (PICS) - letter
- Guidelines for a voluntary code of practice for the chemical industry
- Model Form (A) Notification Under Article 12, Paragraph 10(A), of the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988
- Model Form (B) Notification Pursuant to Article 24 of the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988
- Information package on the CONTROL OF PRECURSORS Part B: Limited International Special Surveillance List
updated on 1/27/2021 1:30:32 PM
