1. This Interim Memorandum outlines the policy and customs procedures related to the importation of human-use drugs, including traditional medicines, over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, and those that are controlled, narcotic, or restricted. It does not contain information on drugs for veterinary use.

2. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which came into force on May 14, 1997, replaces the Narcotic Control Act and Parts III and IV of the Food and Drugs Act. However, the existing Narcotic Control Regulations, as wellas Parts G and J of the Food and Drug Regulations dealing with the controlled and restricted drugs requirements, remain in force, under the authority of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

3. This Interim Memorandum supplements Memorandum D19-9-1, Regulation of Food, Drugs and Radiation Emitting Devices (Food and Drugs Act and Radiation Emitting Devices Act), dated September 7, 1993, and Memorandum D19-9-2, Regulations of Narcotics and Controlled and Restricted Drugs (Narcotic Control Act, Food and Drugs Act), dated July 26, 1993. It is to be filed with Memorandum D19-9-1.