Previously notified in N1GBR1A1, N2GBR12 and N3GBR1
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. This Act, and the regulations made under it, represent action in line with treaty commitments under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
This will mean that companies trading in Controlled Drugs will be required to apply to the Home Office Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit for:
• Import and Export Licences – when trading in certain categories Controlled Drugs (S1-4part 2).
The full licensing requirements and processes can be found at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/controlled-drugs-import-and-export-licences