Guidance

Controlled drug licensees: security advice and guidance

Lists the main security measures appropriate for premises licensed to possess, supply or make controlled drugs or precursor chemicals.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 26 October 2007
• Last updated: 22 December 2022
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  1. 22 December 2022

     Replaced the document with an updated version and added accessible HTML version.

  2. 15 January 2020

     Updated security guidance document.

  3. 23 November 2018

     Updated 2018 guidance document published.

  4. 27 May 2016

     Updated guidance published.

  5. 15 January 2014

     Latest version published in January 2014.

  6. 26 October 2007

     First published.

Documents

Security guidance for all existing or prospective Home Office controlled drug licensees and/or precursor chemical licensees or registrants (accessible)

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Security guidance for all existing or prospective Home Office controlled drug licensees and/or precursor chemical licensees or registrants

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Details

This document provides general guidance on security measures that licensees should consider for premises that are licensed, or intending to be licensed, for the possession and/or supply and/or production of controlled drugs, controlled drug preparations and/or precursor chemicals.

This is general guidance and licensees may wish to seek independent legal advice to ensure they comply with any relevant legislation.

Topics covered include:

1. Site and building security
2. Controlled drugs storage
3. Keys and locking mechanisms