Download List of Precursor Chemicals - Ministry of Health Jamaica

Pharmaceutical & Regulatory Affairs Department
Phone
EMAIL:
REF NO:
967-1629
October 9, 2009
NARCO 08
TO: IMPORTERS OF PRECURSOR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Please note that substances listed below are considered “specified chemical substances” as cited by the
Precursor Chemical Act, 1999. These are divided into two (2) classes: Precursor Chemicals and Other
Chemical Substances.
Precursor Chemicals
1- Phenyl-2- Propanone
3, 4-Methylenedioxyphenyl-1-2 Propanone
N- acetylanthranilic acid and its salts.
Phenylpropanolamine its salts, optical
isomers, and salts of its optical isomer salts.
Isosafrole and its optical isomers
Safrole
Lysergic Acid
Ephedrine, its salts optical isomers, and
salts of its optical isomers
Hexane
Ergometrine and its salts
Ergotamine and its salts. (Catergot)
Piperonal
Pseudoephedrine, its salts, optical isomers
and salts of its optical isomers.
Other Chemical Substances
O-aminobenzoic (Anthranilic Acid) and its salts.
Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid)
Sulfuric Acid
Ammonia (anhydrous or in aqueous solution)
Ammonia Hydroxide
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Sulphate
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Permanganate
Benzene
Toluene
Xylenes
Methylene Chloride
Ethyl Ether
Acetone (Propane
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Acetic Acid/Acetic Anhydride
Ethyl Acetate
Phenlacetic Acid and its salts
Piperidine
Isopropyl Alcohol
Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol)
Kindly use YELLOW APPLICATION FORMS when seeking approval for importation of these
substances. This list is not final and is subject to change by the International Narcotics Control Board.
THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE INVOICED SEPERATELY. PART IN PART (P.I.P) SHIPMENT IS
NOT ALLOWED.
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Chief Dangerous Drugs Inspector
For: Chief Medical Officer
Pharmaceutical & Regulatory Affairs Department
Phone
EMAIL:
REF NO:
NARCO 8
967-1629
May 9, 2008
Definitions
 Psychotropic - A substance which exerts an effect on the mind
and is capable of modifying mental activity. These substances
include Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates and Amphetamines which
are regulated under the Food & Drugs Act 1964 and Food and
Drug Regulations 1975.
 Narcotic - A substance used to induce drowsiness sleep stupor
or insensibility. These substances include Cocaine, Codeine,
Pethidine, Morphine and Fentanyl which are used to relieve
moderate or severe pain or in anaesthesia and are regulated
under the Dangerous Drugs Act and Regulations of 1948.
 Precursor Chemical - A substance which can be used in any
chemical process involved in the production, manufacture or
preparation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or
substances having a similar effect, Some substances included on
the list such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine and potassium
permanganate require a special letter of request from the importer
each time the substance is to be imported. These substances are
monitored under the Precursor Chemical Act 1999. The Precursor
Chemicals Regulations are still awaiting legislation.
 The legislations listed regulates items which should be approved
by the Ministry of Health before importation is effected.
 Applications to import Psychotropics, Narcotics and Precursor
Chemicals are submitted on a yellow form and valid for six months
only.
 The permits for Psychotropics are accompanied by a controlled
Drug Permit, which is forwarded by the importer to the supplier.
 The permits for Narcotics are accompanied by Form A and Form
C. The Form A is forwarded by the importer to the supplier while
the Form C is to be presented to Customs for processing.
 In all instances the original invoice, a copy, and the approved
permit should be presented t the Pharmaceutical & Regulatory
Affairs Department for processing.
 No Part in Part (P.I.P) shipments are allowed for items approved
on the yellow form. I t therefore means that only one shipment is
allowed against each approval, hence the processed documents
will be stamped COMPLETED.
 Once approval has been granted, the importer is required to
submit a written request for any amendments to be considered.
 A listing (subject to change by the International Narcotics Control
Board) is available for items classified as Precursor Chemicals.
The list has been circulated to all importers since October 1997.
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Chief Dangerous Drugs Inspector
For: Chief Medial Officer