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Precursor substances

Pre-export notification and export and import permits and licences are required from the Office of Drug Control (ODC).

Precursor chemicals require a licence and permit to import from the Office of Drug Control (ODC).

Some precursor chemicals require a licence and permit to export and a pre-export notification (PEN) before they may be exported from Australia.

Information about precursor chemicals or substances

Importing precursor chemicals or substances into Australia

Importing precursor chemicals or substances into Australia.
Exporting precursor chemicals or substances from Australia

You must notify the Office of Drug Control before you export some precursor chemicals or substances from Australia.

News

Compliance and Enforcement Framework released

27 March 2023

Read about our approach to the regulated narcotic industry, and legal obligations for people with ODC licences.
Guideline documents available

21 October 2016

New guideline documents have been published.

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