Control of Precursors and Essential Chemicals

Republic Act No. 6425, as amended, vests control-related powers in the Dangerous Drugs Board under Section 36(a).
The regulation is anchored on Article 12 of the 1988 United Nations Convention Against Illicit Trafficking on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
The international control framework is tied to the precursors and essential chemicals included in Tables I and II and an Annex of the Convention.
The regulation prescribes local control measures for the listed precursors and essential chemicals.
The implementation obligations in the regulation attach to importation and related distribution activities for controlled items.

Section 1 enumerates the substances included in Table I.
Table I substances are:
- N-acetylanthranillic acid
- Ephedrine
- Ergometrine
- Ergotamine
- Isosafrole
- Lysergic Acid
- 3.4 methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone
- 1 -phenyl-2-propanone
- Piperonal
- Pseudoephedrine
- Safrole
Section 1 also includes the salts of the above substances whenever the existence of such salts is possible.

Section 2 enumerates the substances included in Table II.
Table II substances are:
- Acetic anhydride
- Acetone
- Anthraniiic acid
- Ethyl ether
- Hydrochloric acid
- Methyl ethyl ketone
- Phenylacetic acid
- Piperidine
- Potassium permanganate
- Sulphuric acid
- Toluene
Section 2 includes the salts of the above substances whenever the existence of such salts is possible.

Section 3.1 establishes control measures for importers/distributors and/or wholesalers.
Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must register with the Control, Regulation and Intelligence Division of the Board under Section 3.1.1.
Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must pay fees under Section 3.1.2.
The fee schedule under Section 3.1.2 is:
- S-5-1 License: PHP 360.00
- S-4 License: PHP 180.00
Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must accomplish a Special Permit (DDB Form No. 9-72) under Section 3.1.3.

Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must submit the Special Permit (DDB Form No. 9-72) to the Board before importation under Section 3.1.3.
Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must submit quarterly reports on distribution, disposition or usage of imported items under Section 3.1.4.
Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must submit a forecast estimate of items to be imported during the following year under Section 3.1.5.
Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must submit an itemized report of all controlled items imported under Section 3.1.6.
Under Section 3.1.6, the itemized report must state:
- date of importation
- quantity imported
- those already received
- those not yet received

Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must allow inspection of premises by DDB Drug Regulation Officers under Section 3.1.7.
Importers/distributors and/or wholesalers must allow inspections by deputized agents of the Board under Section 3.1.7.
If an imported item is to be re-exported, clearance must be secured from the Board under Section 3.1.8.

Section 5 provides that violation of this Regulation triggers administrative sanctions.
Section 5 makes administrative sanctions apply without prejudice to criminal sanctions if warranted.

Section 4 provides that all Board Regulations inconsistent herewith are deemed modified or amended.