Public consultation on interim decisions to amend the Poisons Standard - ACMS, ACCS & Joint ACMS-ACCS November 2024

Overview

Interim decisions regarding substances discussed at the expert advisory meetings. 

This consultation is for interim decisions made in relation to substances that were discussed at the NOVEMBER 2024 meetings of the Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) and the Joint meeting of the ACMS and the Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling (ACCS).

Kindly note that the interim decisions published below may differ from the initial proposal. Please read through the proposed interim decisions which can be accessed through the links below and are available on the consultation page for your convenience.

Once you are familiar with the interim decision, please provide your comments and votes in relation to the interim decision.

The closing date for this consultation is close of business 4 APRIL 2025. All submissions received by the deadline will be considered by the delegate before they make an interim decision.

The interim decisions under consultation are detailed in the Public notice of interim decisions NOVEMBER 2024 which can be accessed below: 

• Public notice of interim decisions NOVEMBER 2024

Substances for which public comment is sought:

ACMS

• Atropa belladonna

JOINT ACCS-ACMS

• Ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, epichlorohydrin
• Astodrimer sodium
• Symphytum officinalis (comfrey)

The interim decision for pyridoxine, pyridoxal or pyridoxamine (vitamin B6) is delayed and will be published at a future date.