Decree No. 133/2003/ND-CP supplements certain substances to the list of narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals, applicable to the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Public Security. These provisions aim to strictly manage the research, identification, production, transportation, storage, possession, sale, distribution, use, disposal, exchange, import, export, and transit of these substances.
Scope of application
The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Public Security
Key points
- The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Public Security → shall conduct research, identification, production, transportation, storage, possession, sale, distribution, use, disposal, exchange, import, export, and transit of narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals in accordance with the regulations.
- Supplementing Ketamine to List III 'Narcotic drugs and toxic substances used for analysis, testing, scientific research, criminal investigation, or in the medical field according to treatment requirements'.
- Supplementing 18 chemical substances to List IV 'Chemical substances indispensable in the production and synthesis of narcotic drugs'.
- The management of these substances must comply with the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotic Drugs and other relevant legal provisions.
- This Decree takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Improving strict management of the use, production, and circulation of narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties in scientific research and production if there are no specific regulations on management.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which chemical substances are added to the list?
This Decree supplements 18 chemical substances, including N-Ethyl-Ephedrine, N-Methyl-Pseudoephedrine, Piperonyl Methyl Ketone, and many others.
Which agencies are responsible for managing these substances?
The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Public Security are responsible for managing narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals within their respective functions.
When does this Decree take effect?
This Decree takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Why are the chemical substances added to Lists III and IV?
Ketamine is added to List III for medical activities, while 18 other chemical substances are added to List IV for the production and synthesis of narcotic drugs.
To whom do these provisions apply?
These provisions apply to the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Public Security within their respective functions.
Full text
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THE GOVERNMENT |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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Number: 133/2003/NĐ-CP |
Hanoi, November 6, 2003 |
DECREE
Supplementing certain substances to the list of narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals issued together with Decree No. 67/2001/NĐ-CP dated October 1, 2001 of the Government
THE GOVERNMENT
Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;
Pursuant to the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotics dated December 9, 2000;
Considering the proposals of the Minister of Public Security, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Industry, and the Minister of Science and Technology,
DECREE:
Article 1.
Article 1. Supplementing the substance Ketamine to List III "Narcotic drugs and toxic substances used for analysis, testing, scientific research, criminal investigation, or medical treatment according to therapeutic requirements" issued together with Decree No. 67/2001/NĐ-CP dated October 1, 2001 of the Government.
Article 2. Supplementing the following substances to List IV "Chemicals indispensable in the production and manufacture of narcotic drugs" issued together with Decree No. 67/2001/NĐ-CP dated October 1, 2001 of the Government:
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No. |
Scientific name |
CAS Information Code |
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1 |
N-Ethylephedrine |
1-Ethylephedrine |
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2 |
N-Ethylpseudoephedrine; |
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3 |
N-Methylephedrine |
a-[1-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl]Benzenemethanol |
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4 |
N-Methylpseudoephedrine |
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5 |
Norpseudoephedrine |
Threo-2-Amin-1-Hydroxy-1-Phenylpropane |
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6 |
Norephedrine |
Phenylpropanolamine; a-(1-Aminoethyl)benzylalcohol |
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7 |
Piperonyl Methyl Ketone |
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8 |
Methylamine |
Monomethylamine; Aminomethane |
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9 |
Nitroethane |
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10 |
Tartaric Acid |
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid |
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11 |
Formic Acid |
Aminic Acid; Methanoic Acid |
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12 |
Formamide |
Methanamide; Carbamaldehyde |
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13 |
Ethylene Diacetate |
1,1-Ethanediol Diacetate |
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14 |
Diethylamine |
N-Ethylethanamine |
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15 |
Benzyl Cyanide |
2-Phenylacetonitrile |
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16 |
Benzaldehyde |
Benzoic Aldehyde; Benzenecarbaldehyde |
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17 |
Ammonium Formate |
Formic Acid Ammonium Salt |
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18 |
Acetic Acid |
Ethanoic Acid; Methanecarboxylic Acid. |
Article 2. Research, identification, production, transportation, storage, possession, purchase, distribution, use, disposal, exchange, import, export, and transit of substances specified in Article 1 of this Decree must comply with the provisions of the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotics and other relevant laws.
Article 3. The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Public Security shall, within their respective functions and duties, be responsible for specifying and organizing the management of substances specified in Article 1 of this Decree in accordance with medical, production, and business requirements.
Article 4. This Decree shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decree./.
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PRIME MINISTER PRIME MINISTER (Signed) Phan Van Khai |
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