Guide to application for an initial operating license for Class I non-pharmaceutical precursor chemicals

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Updated: 2026-06-09

This guide provides essential information to enterprises in Hainan on applying for an initial operating license for Class I non-pharmaceutical precursor chemicals.

Basic requirements
The enterprise shall satisfy the conditions for obtaining an operating license for Class I non-pharmaceutical precursor chemicals as stipulated in the Regulations on the Administration of Precursor Chemicals and the Measures for the Administration of Production and Operating Licenses for Non-Pharmaceutical Precursor Chemicals, including:

1. The enterprise shall be a legally registered chemical trading enterprise or pharmaceuticals trading enterprise.

2. The operating premises shall comply with relevant national requirements. Where storage of precursor chemicals is required, the enterprise shall also possess storage facilities that comply with applicable national technical standards.

3. A sound management system for precursor chemicals and an established sales network shall be in place.

4. The legal representative, principal responsible person, sales personnel and management personnel shall possess the necessary knowledge of precursor chemicals and shall have no record of drug-related crimes.

5. The enterprise shall have obtained the relevant hazardous chemicals operating license as required by law.

6. Other conditions stipulated by applicable laws, regulations and administrative rules shall be satisfied.

Required materials
1. Application form for the production and operating license for non-pharmaceutical precursor chemicals;
2. Description of the operating premises and storage facilities;
3. Management system for precursor chemicals;
4. Supporting documents showing and evidencing that the legal representative (or principal responsible person), sales personnel and management personnel have no record of drug-related crimes;
5. Copy of the business license;
6. Product packaging specifications and instructions for use;
7. Hazardous chemicals operating license;
8. Sales network documentation, including information on sales organizations, sales agents and end users.

Where to submit your application
Authority: Hainan Provincial Department of Emergency Management
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am-noon and 2:30 pm-5:30 pm (except public holidays)
Contact: 0898-65203070
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