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Psychoactive Substances Act

The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 aims to regulate the availability of psychoactive substances in New Zealand.

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Information for health professionals

Information for health professionals about clinical advice and clinical coding for synthetic cannabis.

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How to get a product approved

Apply to have a psychoactive substance approved for sale in New Zealand by the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority.

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How to get a licence

Find out about the cost of and how to apply for a licence to import, research, manufacture, wholesale, retail or sell psychoactive substances.

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Code of Manufacturing Practice

The Code of Manufacturing Practice outlines the quality control requirements for manufacturers of psychoactive substances.

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Synthetic cannabis

About the multi-agency response to synthetic cannabis use and harm.

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Psychoactive Substances Appeals Committee

The Psychoactive Substances Appeals Committee (PSAC) is an independent committee established under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013.

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Psychoactive Substances Expert Advisory Committee

The Psychoactive Substances Expert Advisory Committee (PSEAC) provides expert advice to the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority.

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Publications Ngā whakaputanga kōrero

Review of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013

14 January 2019

Evaluation and review
Psychoactive Substances: Code of Manufacturing Practice

16 January 2014

Guides and standards

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