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China Imposes New Export Controls on Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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China has implemented new controls on chemical exports related to drug production. Five Chinese government agencies jointly announced on September 22, 2026, that two additional fentanyl-related precursor chemicals were added to the controlled list. The rule requires exporters to obtain licenses before shipping these chemicals to the United States, Mexico, or Canada, and the rule took effect immediately.

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The controls affect the international trade of chemical inputs used in drug manufacturing. The new requirements introduce immediate hurdles into the existing international supply chains for these controlled substances.

The situation involves high volumes of drug imports and exports, coupled with alleged issues regarding fentanyl precursors between the US and China.

From pjmedia.com

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