Australian Government impose national interim ban on the supply of certain synthetic drug substances

News

Australian Government impose national interim ban on the supply of certain synthetic drug substances

23 September 2013

On 18 June 2013, the Assistant Treasurer, the Hon. David Bradbury MP, issued a notice of an interim national ban on certain consumer goods containing synthetic drug substances on the basis that these goods create an imminent risk of death, serious illness or serious injury.

This interim ban is relevant to anyone supplying certain consumer goods that may contain synthetic drug substances (other than food, confectionery, tobacco or tobacco products, or goods entered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods). All businesses in the supply chain including; manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers are prohibited from supplying banned goods.

The interim ban was registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments on 18 June 2013 and is effective for a period of 60 days from this day. Interim bans can be extended by the Minister for a further 60 days (total period 120 days) in certain circumstances.

Click here to read the full article.

Keep up-to-date with drug policy developments by subscribing to the IDPC Monthly Alert.