MFDS Announces Temporary Narcotics Designation for 5 Substances Including Etonitazepyne

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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has announced the preliminary designation of five substances as temporary narcotics on the 9th. One substance, 'Etonitazepine,' was included in Schedule 1, and four substances?'4-HO-DPT,' 'Flubrotizolam,' 'BZO-4en-POXIZID,' and 'Kumyl-Sibimegaclon'?were included in Schedule 2.

According to the Ministry, Etonitazepine has a structure similar to the narcotic 'Etonitazene' and is reported to have analgesic effects stronger than morphine. 4-HO-DPT and Flubrotizolam have structures similar to the psychotropic drugs 'Psilocin' and 'Etizolam,' respectively, and are substances that may pose physical and mental harm. BZO-4en-POXIZID is similar to 'MDA-19,' a synthetic cannabinoid designated as a temporary narcotic, and Kumyl-Sibimegaclon is a synthetic cannabinoid that may cause physical and mental harm such as hallucinations and dependence.

The Ministry explained that the five newly designated substances are also regulated in countries such as Switzerland.

Once designated as temporary narcotics, these substances are treated the same as narcotics from the date of the preliminary designation. The import, export, manufacture, and sale of temporary narcotics are completely prohibited, and violations are punishable by imprisonment or fines.

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