Responsible for the service Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea
Import and export licences for narcotic drugs
- Permit or other obligation
- Nationwide
- Public service
Fimea can grant an import and export licence for a substance or preparation (pharmaceutical preparation) qualified as a drug. A licence can be granted to a private entrepreneur, legal person, university or other research centre when the requirements set out in articles 9, 11 and 19 of the Narcotics Act are met.
Do the following
Read the terms and criteria. If the requirements are met, contact Fimea by e-mail: huumausainevalvonta@fimea.fi
To whom and on what terms
The requirements for granting the licences are described in articles 9, 11 and 19 of the Narcotics Act. In addition, article 16 of the Narcotics Act regulates the responsible person of the licence holder.
Deadline
Prior to starting the operation
Processing time
Indicative processing time is 2 weeks
Period of validity
At most six months
The service is provided by
FimeaResponsible for the service
FimeaText edited by: Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea
Updated: 18/3/2021