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Forensic analysis and reference standards: licensing factsheet

Information on controlled drug licence requirements for forensic work.

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Home Office
Published
1 January 2015
Last updated
23 December 2022 — See all updates

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If you undertake forensic analytical work, you should read this factsheet to determine whether you need a controlled drug licence.

The factsheet outlines the situations in forensic work in which a controlled drug licence is required.

Apply for a controlled drug licence

More information about the drugs licensing application process and guidance documents to read before applying are also available.

Published 1 January 2015
Last updated 23 December 2022 + show all updates

  1. Guidance updated, including a new contact telephone number. Accessible version added.

  2. Updated licensing factsheet.

  3. Updated licensing factsheet published.

  4. First published.

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