Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals
On July 19, 2005, the Dangerous Drugs Board of the Philippines issued Regulation No. 5-05, formally classifying Thionyl Chloride as a controlled precursor and essential chemical. This decision was based on findings from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) that indicated its significant use in the illicit production of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as "Shabu." As a result, Thionyl Chloride will be subjected to regulatory measures outlined in the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165) and other relevant regulations. The regulation will take effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers and registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register.
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- What is Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals about?
- On July 19, 2005, the Dangerous Drugs Board of the Philippines issued Regulation No. 5-05, formally classifying Thionyl Chloride as a controlled precursor and essential chemical. This decision was based on findings from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) that indicated its significant use in the illicit production of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as "Shabu." As a result, Thionyl Chloride will be subjected to regulatory measures outlined in the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165) and other relevant regulations. The regulation will take effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers and registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register.
- What type of law is Dangerous Drug Board Regulation No. 5-05?
- Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals (Dangerous Drug Board Regulation No. 5-05) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals enacted?
- Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals (Dangerous Drug Board Regulation No. 5-05) was enacted on Jul 19, 2005.
- What is the citation for Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals?
- Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals, Dangerous Drug Board Regulation No. 5-05, Jul 19, 2005 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Dangerous Drug Board Regulation No. 5-05
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Dangerous Drugs Board
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 19, 2005
DANGEROUS DRUG BOARD REGULATION NO. 5-05
SUBJECT : Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals
WHEREAS, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has found large quantities of THIONYL CHLORIDE in various dismantled clandestine drug laboratories;
WHEREAS, findings strongly suggest that said chemical is an essential ingredient in the manufacture of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or "Shabu";
NOW THEREFORE, the Board, after a public hearing and pursuant to Section 93, Section 93, Article XI of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the "Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002", hereby includes THIONYL CHLORIDE in the list of controlled precursors and essential chemicals.
As herein classified, THIONYL CHLORIDE shall be subject to all regulatory measures as may be provided pursuant to pertinent provisions of RA 9165, Board Regulations No. 93, Series of 2003 and other applicable issuances of the Board.
This Regulation shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation and after registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR),UP Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, 2005 at the DDB Conference Room, DDB-PDEA Building, Quezon City.
(SGD.) LUCITO A. TAN(Representing the President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines
MIGUEL A. PEREZ-RUBIO(President, Katotohanan Foundation-NGO)
PAOLO BENIGNO A. AQUINO IV(Chairperson, National Youth Commission)
LUNINGNING M. UMAR(Commissioner, Representing the Chairman, Commission on Higher Education)
(SGD.) RAFAEL ANTONIO M. SANTOS(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of National Defense
EMMANUEL P. BONOAN(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Finance)
RAFAEL E. SEGUIS(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Foreign Affairs)
(SGD) MANUEL G. IMSON(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Labor and Employment)
(SGD.) LOURDES G. BALANON(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Social Welfare and Development
RAMON C. BACANI(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Education)
(SGD.) JADE F. DEL MUNDO(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Health)
(SGD.) WENCELITO T. ANDANAR(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Department of the Interior and Local Government)
(SGD.) RAMON J. LIWAG(Undersecretary, Representing the Secretary of Justice)
(SGD.) ANSELMO S. AVENIDO, JR.(Director General, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency)
(SGD.) EDGAR C. GALVANTEUndersecretary, Permanent Member
(SGD.) ANGELO T. REYESSecretary, Department of Interior and Local Government and OIC Chairman, Dangerous Drugs Board
Attested:
(SGD.) DIONISIO R. SANTIAGOSenior Undersecretary
Published in The Manila Times, on September 15, 2005.
Cite This Law
Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals, Dangerous Drug Board Regulation No. 5-05, Jul 19, 2005 (Philippines)
Inclusion of Thionyl Chloride in the List of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals, Dangerous Drug Board Regulation No. 5-05 (Phil. 2005)
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