Drug Laws/Individual Listing for SOUTH AFRICA
Type of legislation:
Drug Laws/Individual Listing
Legislation title:
No. R. 222 Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act, 1992 Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2, 28 March 2014
Known year of first control:
2014
Description:
Controlled substances in South Africa are regulated under the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act of 1992. In 2014, the Amendment No. R 222 of 28 March 2014 modified Schedules I and II, and some NPS were included in the list of substances under national control. For instance, synthetic cannabinoids such as CP-47,497;CP 47, 497-C6; CP 47, 497-C7; CP 47, 497-C8; CP 47, 497-C9; HU -210;JWH-018; and JWH-073 were included.
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