Australia Expands Control Scope of Precursor Chemicals

On March 5, 2025, the Office of Drug Control (ODC) under Department of Health and Aged Care, Australian Government published an announcement to impose licensing control on the import and/or export of newly controlled substances*. New requirements are imposed based on the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958, and the Customs Legislation Amendment (Drugs) Regulations 2025. From March 1, 2025, a license or permit from the ODC is required for intended import and/or export of the newly controlled substances into/from Australia.