1. Customs & Excise Department Controlled Chemicals Group Senior Inspector TAM Kwok-fai

2. What are
Controlled Chemicals?

3. What are Controlled Chemicals?
Specified in Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the Control of Chemicals Ordinance, Cap. 145.
Used for the manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.

4. What are Controlled Chemicals?AA
乙酸酐
Acetic Anhydride
(Controlled Chemical)
Example (1)
一帆風順
海洛英
Heroin
(Narcotic Drug)

5. Legitimate and Illicit Use咳水
Cough Medicine
麻 黃 
Ephedrine
Illicit manufacturers
甲安非他明 (冰毒)
Methamphetamine (Ice)

6. The Controlled Chemicals Group
Established on 1 April 1995
Licensing & enforcement authority for the purpose of the Control of Chemicals Ordinance
Prevent diversion of chemicals to illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substance

7. The Legislation The Control of Chemicals Ordinance, Chapter 145
Come into operation on 1 January 1996
Different levels of control
25 chemicals under 3 Schedules

8. Schedule 1 Acetic Anhydride Acetyl Bromide Acetyl Chloride
Chemicals Under Control
Schedule 1 Acetic Anhydride Acetyl Bromide Acetyl Chloride

9. Chemicals Under Control
Schedule 2
Ephedrine
Safrole
Ergometrine
Isosafrole
Ergotamine
Piperonal
Pseudoephedrine
Anthranilic acid
Lysergic acid
Phenylacetic acid
1-phenyl-2-propanone
Piperidine
N-acetylanthranilic acid
3,4-methylenedioxy-
Norephedrine
phenyl-2-propanone
Potassium Permanganate

10. Chemicals Under Control
Schedule 3
Country of Destination
Methylethylketone (MEK)
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru & Venezuela.
Toluene
Sulphuric acid
Acetone
Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bolivia,Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,Guatemala, India, Iran, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan,
Panama, Peru, Thailand, Turkey, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Venezuela & Vietnam.
Ethyl ether
Hydrochloric acid

11. How can I “legitimately” deal with the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 1
Apply a Licence

12. Types of Licence required Chemicals under Schedules1 2 3
Manufacture ✔ 
Import
Export
Possession
Supply or Dealing in/ with

13. Licence Supporting Documents for Licence Application
- Business Registration Certificate
- Director List
- Appointment of a Responsible Officer
Licence fee is HK$790
issued within 14 days
valid for one year

14. Licence Conditions Not transferable Must not be defaced or altered
Loss must be reported to C & E at once
Controlled chemicals must be kept in the specified storage place
Authorization applied for each import or export

15. How can I “legitimately” deal with the Controlled Chemicals?
Step 2
Apply Import/ Export Authorization
Authorization

16. Import/ Export Authorization
Types of Authorizations
Chemicals under Schedules 1 2 3
Import Authorization ✔ 
Export Authorization

17. Import / Export Authorization
Supporting Documents for Application
Commercial invoices showing the supplier and the ultimate consignee
Related shipping documents/ Airway Bills
Declaration on the ultimate use of the chemical
Document supporting the import into the receiving place is lawful

18. Import Authorization Free of charge Valid for 6 months
Apply 4 days before the importation of the chemical
Customs inspection at the entry point
Carrier/ Cargo Handling Company endorsement on the Import Authorization
The endorsed authorization to be returned to CCG within 7 days after the importation of the chemical

19. Export Authorization Free of charge Valid for 28 days
Apply 4 days before the exportation of the chemical
Customs inspection at the exit point
Carrier/ Cargo Handling Company endorsement on the Export Authorization
The endorsed authorization to be returned to CCG within 14 days after the exportation of the chemical

20. Controlled Chemicals being Pharmaceuticals
Import/ Export Licence issued by Trade and Industry Dept.
Ephedrine
Ergotamine
Ergometrine
Pseduoephedrine
Norephedrine
Controlled
Chemical
Pharmaceuticals

21. Import of Controlled Chemicals
Licence
(T&I D)
(C&E D)
Authorization
Controlled
Chemical
Pharmaceuticals

22. Export of Controlled Chemicals
Licence
(T&I D)
(C&E D)
Authorization
Controlled
Chemical
Pharmaceuticals

23. How can I “legitimately” deal with the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 3
Apply Removal Permit
Removal Permit

24. (Applicable to Schedule 1 &2 chemicals)
Removal Permit
(Applicable to Schedule 1 &2 chemicals)
Supporting documents to be submitted
Business Registration Certificate of the Handling Agent
Commercial invoices showing the supplier and the ultimate consignee
Related shipping documents/ Airway Bills
Documents supporting the export from the originating place and the import into the designated place are lawful
Declaration on the ultimate use of the chemical

25. Removal Permit (Applicable to Schedule 1 &2 chemicals)
HK$510
For the transhipment of controlled chemicals in HKSAR
Applicable to one consignment at a time
Valid for 40 days
Apply 4 days before the importation of the chemical
Customs inspection at the entry and exit point
Endorsement from Carriers and Person in charge of the place of storage on the removal permit
The endorsed permit to be returned to CCG within one working day after the exportation of the chemical

26. Transshipment of Controlled Chemicals
Removal
Permit
(C&E D) or
Import
Licence
Export
Authorization
Schedule 1 and 2

27. Transshipment of Controlled Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Removal Permit
(C&E D)
Import
Licence
Export
Authorization
Transhipment Cargo
Exemption Scheme
(T & I D)
T&I D
Either

28. How can I “legitimately” do business with the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 4
Furnish a Register
Register

29. Register (Transaction related to Schedule 1 or 2 Chemicals)
Reg. 3, The Control of Chemicals Regulation
The holder of a licence* or permit shall for each licence or permit keeps a transaction record in an approved register
*other than the one issued for export of schedule 3 chemicals

30. Register (Transaction related to Schedule 1 or 2 Chemicals)
Details to be included
Stock received
Manufacture Record
Usage/Disposal Record
Sales/Supply/Transfer Record
Balance

31. Register (Transaction related to Schedule 1 or 2 Chemicals)
Transaction Record
Register containing all physical transaction records to which the licence or permit relates
Format approved by C&ED
Simultaneous update
Copy of the new entry to Hong Kong Customs within 24 hours of its being made
Record to be kept for 2 years
Register

32. How can I “legitimately” deal with the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 5
Apply for
Storage Approval

33. (Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
Storage Approval
(Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
Reg. 4, The Control of Chemicals Regulation
Written approval for storage of chemicals not in transit
Premises
Containers

34. (Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
Storage Approval
(Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
Supporting Documents for Application
- Business Registration Certificate
- Proof of Address
- Appointment of a Responsible Officer
Free of Charge
issued within 5 working days
valid for one year

35. Storage Approval (Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
Type of Controlled Chemical
Quantity
Place of Storage
Kept in a container approved in writing by the Commissioner of C&E

36. The Container where the chemical is stored
English and Chinese name of the chemicals shall be clearly marked on the outside of the container.
Potassium Permanganate
高錳酸鉀

37. Controlled Chemicals being Dangerous Goods
Schedule
Controlled Chemicals
Category
Exempted
Quantity 1
Acetic Anhydride 3
25 L
Acetyl Chloride
Nil 2
Potassium Permanganate 7
10 kg
Methl ethyl ketone (MEK) 5
20 L
Toluene
Sulphuric Acid
10 L
Acetone
Ethyl Ether
2.5 L
Hydrochloric Acid

38. Controlled Chemicals being Dangerous Goods
Storage Approval
From
Customs & Excise Dept
Storage Licence
From
Fire Services Dept.

39. Customs Enforcement Work
Premises Visit
Stock Check
Register Inspection
Cargo Examination

40. The most popular controlled chemicals found in Laboratories
Acetic Anhydride
-Schedule 1 chemical
Potassium permanganate
-Schedule 2 chemical

41. Potassium Permanganate (a schedule 2 chemical)
Acquisition of PP
Bought from local supplier
Import from overseas
For local laboratory use
For local laboratory use
Apply for Storage Approval
Apply for a Licence
Submit a register

42. Acetic Anhydride (a schedule 1 chemical)
Acquisition of AA
Bought from local supplier
Import from overseas
For local laboratory use
For local laboratory use
Apply for a Licence
Apply for a Licence
Submit a register
Submit a register

43. Points to Note for Laboratory Technicians
Licence Holder
Make an entry in the Register
Fax a copy of the register to C&ED within 24 hours
Renew your Licence annually
Call the hotline for any doubt

44. Points to Note for Laboratory Technicians
Storage Approval Holder
Renew your Storage Approval annually
Call the hotline for any doubt ( )

45. What if I deal with the 25 Controlled Chemicals “illegitimately”?
Offence & Penalty

46. Maximum Penalties Related to a licence/ permit Fine of $1,000,000 and
Imprisonment for 15 years
Related to register or storage approval
Fine of $50,000 and
Imprisonment for 1 year

47. Q & A

48. Laboratory Technicians