Importers

Information for importers

• Importing controlled substances into Australia

  Information for people who import controlled substances into Australia.

• Importing narcotic and/or psychotropic drugs into Australia

  Requirements for importing narcotic and psychotropic drugs into Australia, including licences, permits, and compliance with regulatory obligations.

• Importing precursor chemicals or substances into Australia

  Importing precursor chemicals or substances into Australia.

• Importing vaping goods into Australia

  Learn Australia's vaping import requirements, including ODC licences, permits, traveller exemptions, and rules for devices, nicotine, and cannabis vaping goods.

• Importing kava into Australia for food use

  Import kava into Australia for food use. Learn about permit requirements, eligibility criteria, biosecurity obligations and how to apply for an import permit.

• Importing kava into Australia for medical and scientific purposes

  Information for people who import kava into Australia for medical and scientific purposes only.

• Travelling with kava for personal use

  Find out the rules for bringing kava into Australia for personal use, including quantity limits and traveller requirements.

• Importing anabolic and androgenic substances into Australia

  Information for people who intend to import anabolic and androgenic substances into Australia.

• Importing hemp products into Australia

  Information for people who import or are looking to import hemp products into Australia.

• Importing medicinal cannabis products into Australia

  Learn the requirements for importing medicinal cannabis into Australia, including licences, permits, approved uses and regulatory obligations.

• Quarterly reporting obligations for medicinal cannabis

  How to submit quarterly reports, be ready for inspections, and what can happen if you don’t comply.

• Prescribing unapproved drugs

  Medical practitioners can request access to unregistered medicines for their patients in certain circumstances.

• Regulation of MDMA and Psilocybine

  Overview of Australian regulations for MDMA and psilocybin, including authorised prescribing, import controls and manufacturing requirements.

• Service standards and performance – Import, export and narcotic manufacture

  View ODC service standards and performance targets for import, export, and narcotic manufacture licences and permits, including processing timeframes and results.