Psychoactive substances
Psychoactive substances are regulated in New Zealand by the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013.
PageNitrous oxide advisory
This advisory provides advice on the law in relation to the supply and use of nitrous oxide for recreational use. It is intended for manufacturers, importers, distributors, suppliers, retailers and users.
PageMedsafe updating advice on nitrous oxide abuse
Publication date:Medsafe has updated its advice on the law in relation to the supply and use of nitrous oxide for recreational use.
Psychoactive Substances Expert Advisory Committee
The Psychoactive Substances Expert Advisory Committee (PSEAC) provides expert advice to the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority.
PagePsychoactive substances information for health professionals
Last updated:Information for health professionals about clinical advice and clinical coding for synthetic cannabis.
PageLicences for psychoactive substances
Last updated:Licence applications to retail, import, manufacture, wholesale, research and sell psychoactive substances.
PagePsychoactive Substances Act
Last updated:The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 aims to regulate the availability of psychoactive substances in New Zealand.
PageDefinitions and history of psychoactive substances
Last updated:How psychoactive substances are defined under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, and about the history of psychoactive substances in New Zealand.
PageReview of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013
Publication date:The Psychoactive Substances Act has been reviewed to consider its effectiveness around regulating the availability of psychoactive substances as well as protecting the health of, and minimising harm to, individuals who use them.
How to get a licence for a psychoactive substance
Last updated:Find out about the cost of and how to apply for a licence to import, research, manufacture, wholesale, retail or sell psychoactive substances.
PageHow to get a psychoactive product approved
Last updated:Apply to have a psychoactive substance approved for sale in New Zealand by the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority.
PagePsychoactive Substances: Code of Manufacturing Practice
Last updated:The Code of Manufacturing Practice outlines the quality control requirements for manufacturers of psychoactive substances.
PagePsychoactive Substances: Code of Manufacturing Practice
Publication date:The Psychoactive Substances Code of Manufacturing Practice and the accompanying Implementation Plan detail the quality control requirements for manufacturers of psychoactive substances and products