Malaysia #6430 (v.2)

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Notified in
Version validity
11/10/2022 - 24/10/2023
Old version v.2
Reporting member
Malaysia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic import and export authorization for psychotropic substances
National legal basis
Poisons Act 1952 [Act 366]
Poisons (Psychotropic Substances) Regulations 1989
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Ministry of Health (MOH).

The Poisons Act 1952 [Act 366] is an Act to regulate the importation, possession, manufacture, compounding, storage, transport, sale and use of poisons.

Details of the requirement can be accessed at: https://www.pharmacy.gov.my/v2/ms/dokumen/panduan-permohonan-kebenaran-import-eksport-bahan-psikotropik-dadah-berbahaya.html
Responsible entities
Ministry of Health
HS version
HS 2017
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WTO justifications

XX:(a) - (a) necessary to protect public morals;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX(a) and XX(b) of the GATT

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX(a) and XX(b) of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments

Convention (1971) on Psychotropic Substances

Reported as: Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
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