Council adopts its position on the reform of the new psychoactive substances legislation

On 8 December, the Council adopted its position on a package reforming the legislation on new psychoactive substances (NPS) as well as improving the information exchange, early warning system and risk assessment procedure at EU level. The Council is now ready to start negotiations with the Parliament to agree on the reform.

The package will allow for a more effective and efficient EU response to the new psychoactive substances. In particular, it will streamline the procedure at EU level to assess the potential negative effects of a NPS and decide on a possible ban. Moreover, the package foresees a smaller implemetation window of time for potential ban decisions.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 8 December 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/employment-social-policy-health-and-consumer-affairs-council-8-december-2016/

ESO: Background information: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 as regards information exchange, early warning system and risk assessment procedure on new psychoactive substances http://www.europeansources.info/record/proposal-for-a-regulation-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-amending-regulation-ec-no-1920-2006-as-regards-information-exchange-early-warning-system-and-risk-assessment-procedure-on-new/

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