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Drug Import/Export Licensing 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) Regulations 1956 and Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Import and Export of Controlled Substances

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 the import/export of controlled substances can be obtained from:

Drug Import/Export Licensing and Compliance
Office of Chemical Safety
Department of Health and Ageing

Phone: 02 6289 2686
Email: tmu
Mail: GPO Box 9848 (MDP 88)
Canberra ACT 2601