China Designates Two New Precursor Chemicals

On June 22, 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS), the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), the National Health Commission (NHC), the General Administration of Customs (GACC) and the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) jointly announced the designation of two fentanyl-related substances as Category II precursor chemicals (see table below). The designation will take effect on July 20, 2024.