On January 23, 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Amendment Order, 2025, further amending the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Order, 2013.
These amendments introduce new substances to the list of controlled substances, outlining regulations on both exports and imports of certain chemical compounds.
Key Amendments:
Addition to Schedule B (Controlled Exports):
- Schedule B lists the controlled substances whose export from India is subject to regulatory controls.
- With the new amendment, the following substances have been added:
- 4-piperidone
- 1-boc-4-piperidone
- Various esters of 3-4-MDP-2-P methyl glycidic acid and P-2-P methyl glycidic acid, including ethyl ester, propyl ester, isopropyl ester, butyl ester, and several others.
These substances are now included in the list of controlled exports and are subject to specific regulations when leaving the country.
Addition to Schedule C (Controlled Imports):
Schedule C lists the substances whose import into India is regulated.
Similar to Schedule B, the amendment also adds the following substances to Schedule C:
- 4-piperidone
- 1-boc-4-piperidone
- Various esters of 3-4-MDP-2-P methyl glycidic acid and P-2-P methyl glycidic acid, as mentioned above.
These additions ensure that the importation of these substances is closely monitored and regulated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Specific Additions to the Schedules:
- Schedule B (Export Regulations) now includes:
- Serial numbers 28-45, covering a range of esters of 3-4-MDP-2-P methyl glycidic acid and P-2-P methyl glycidic acid.
- Schedule C (Import Regulations) also includes:
- Serial numbers 28-45, matching the additions in Schedule B.
Conclusion:
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Amendment Order, 2025 strengthens the regulatory framework for controlled substances in India, specifically concerning exports and imports of certain chemicals used in the manufacturing of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The addition of multiple esters and piperidone derivatives to both Schedule B and Schedule C reflects the government’s commitment to tighter control over these substances, ensuring they are carefully monitored both when leaving and entering the country.
