The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2026
Article 2 of this Order specifies the substances and products listed in the Schedule as drugs subject to temporary control under section 2A(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The substances and products listed in the Schedule are types of synthetic opioids which are being misused as new psychoactive substances. Paragraphs 2 to 4 specify derivatives of the substances specified in paragraph 1 of the Schedule.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
08 Jun 2026
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In force
11 Jun 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 2A(1) and (5), 7A(2), (3) and (6) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. None of the substances or products listed in the Schedule to this Order is a Class A drug, a Class B drug or a Class C drug. The Secretary of State has received a recommendation from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs under section 2B(1)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 that this Order should be made.
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