Chemical R 29676 Added to Precursor Schedule

Summary#

The Order Amending the Schedule to the Precursor Control Regulations (R 29676) adds one chemical to the Schedule and sets its allowed quantity to 0. The change takes effect on June 5, 2026.

What it does#

• Adds a new Schedule entry (item 38) for R 29676 (5-chloro-1-(piperidin-4-yl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-one) and its salts.
• Sets the Maximum Quantity for that item to 0 (expressed as an absolute amount or per package).
• Comes into force on June 5, 2026.
• The notice says the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement for this order appears following SOR/2026-71, but the order itself only makes the Schedule change above.

Who's affected#

• People or businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, store, test or research the specific chemical R 29676 could be affected.
• Regulators and law enforcement who enforce the Precursor Control Regulations will have a new Schedule entry to apply.
• The source does not list specific companies, institutions, or sectors, so the full range of affected parties is not spelled out in the notice.

Why it matters#

• Listing the chemical in the Schedule with a Maximum Quantity of 0 signals the government does not allow any amount of this substance under the Schedule’s allowed quantities.
• That can affect supply, research use, and commercial handling of the substance if organizations deal with it.
• If you work with specialised chemicals, this is a change you should notice and follow up on with the full text of the Precursor Control Regulations or the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement for details.