Proposed EU regulation on drug precursors [EU Legislation in Progress]

The EU has put in place a system to address the diversion of drug precursors – substances that have legitimate commercial or industrial applications but are also used to produce illicit drugs. The two regulations in force impose strict conditions on trade in precursors. However, developments in drug markets have created challenges for the existing instruments. To address concerns confronting the EU framework, the Commission has presented a proposal for a regulation that would cover both intra-EU and external trade in these substances. This briefing presents the proposal and keeps track of related legislative developments.

June 5, 2026
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