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You must notify the Office of Drug Control before you export some precursor chemicals or substances from Australia.
This is called a pre-export notification (PEN).
To find out if you need a licence and permit or PEN for the substance you want to import, check the list of controlled substances.
You will also need a licence and permit to export. Read more about exporting controlled substances.
Apply for a pre-export notification (PEN) for a precursor substance