Question & AnswerQ&A (BOARD REGULATION NO. 1)
Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine, including their isomers, salts, halogenated and alkylated forms, as well as any material, compound, mixture, or preparation containing these substances, are reclassified as dangerous drugs.
The Board has the authority under Section 93, Article XI of Republic Act No. 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Because these forms can be used as precursors for the manufacture of methamphetamine, and illicit drug manufacturers have been synthesizing these forms to circumvent existing regulations.
The 1988 United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized 358.1083 kgs of chloroephedrine in July 2016, highlighting the illicit use and trafficking of halogenated forms of Ephedrine.
The regulation takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation and registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR).
They are subject to all regulatory control measures under Republic Act No. 9165 and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Dangerous Drugs Board.
They refer to chemical variations of Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine that include structural isomers and their respective salt forms, which are also covered by the dangerous drugs classification.
The Board has the power to reclassify, add, or remove chemicals from the list of dangerous drugs to address emerging threats and drug manufacturing trends.
To effectively combat and prevent the manufacture of methamphetamine using various synthesized forms of these substances by illicit drug manufacturers.