Destruction of Controlled Drugs
Regulation 27 of The Misuse of Drugs Regulation (Northern Ireland) 2002 requires the presence of an authorised person to witness the destruction of the controlled drugs in Schedules 1 to 4 held under a licence issued by the Department.
For this purpose, the authorised person may be an officer of Pharmaceutical Advice and Services at the Department or a Police Officer.
Authorities may also be granted to nominated individuals under the conditions attached to a domestic licence to produce, supply or possess controlled drugs.
NB Companies and individuals are reminded that they are still bound by the requirements of relevant waste legislation and should take further advice from the relevant Government department on this.
Summary of the witnessing requirements for licensees
| Category | Witness Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule 1 | Person holding licences to Produce, Supply or Possess | Yes |
| Schedule 2 | Person holding licence to Produce, Supply or Possess | Yes |
| Schedule 3 | Person holding licence to Produce or Supply | Yes |
| Schedule 3 | Person holding licence to Possess | No |
| Schedule 4 Part I | Person holding licence to Produce | Yes |
| Schedule 4 Part II | Person holding licence to Supply or Possess | No |
| Schedule 5 | Licences (any) | No Requirement |
