2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone notified as ‘controlled’ substance under NDPS Act
The Indian Department of Revenue has classified 2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone as a 'controlled' substance under the NDPS Act. Entities dealing with this chemical must now register with the Narcotics Control Bureau to prevent its use in the illegal manufacture of synthetic drugs.
Why it matters
This regulatory move is a critical step in curbing the supply chain for synthetic drug production, specifically mephedrone.
The Department of Revenue has notified 2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone, the main precursor chemical used by criminals to illegally manufacture mephedrone, a synthetic drug, as a “controlled” substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Order, 2013.
The article reports on a government regulatory notification without editorializing.
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