Treaties and compliance

The Office of Chemical Safety (OCS) is responsible for granting permits and licenses that authorise the import and export of certain narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, precursor chemicals, antibiotics and androgenic/anabolic substances controlled under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation and Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations.

Import and Export of Controlled Substances

Web content for this area is under development and will be enhanced later in 2008. Basic information and guidance for importers and exporters is provided below.

• General guidance for commercial importers and exporters

• Application forms and guidelines

• General guidance for travellers bringing medicines to and from Australia

• List of drug substances requiring import and/or export authorisations

• Importation of Kava

Further information about import/export of controlled substances can be obtained from:

Treaties and Compliance Section, Office of Chemical Safety
Phone: 02 6160 3258
Freecall: 1800 170 723
Email: tmu@health.gov.au
Mail: GPO Box 9848 (MDP 88)
Canberra ACT 2601