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From 8 November 2023 Nitrous Oxide is controlled as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and placed in Schedule 5 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.
Secondary legislation brought forward to control nitrous oxide as a Class C substance.
We are seeking views to enable us to determine legitimate uses of nitrous oxide.
Information on nitric acid (also known as hydrogen nitrate), for responding to chemical incidents.
Possession of ‘laughing gas’ is now illegal with repeat serious users facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years.
The latest annual report from the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) shows a marked increase in activity related to nitrous oxide and ketamine.
COMEAP statement on the evidence of health effects from exposure to nitrogen dioxide.
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