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2018/0118(NLE)EEuropean Parliament

Subjecting the new psychoactive substances N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]cyclopropanecarboxamide (cyclopropylfentanyl) and 2-methoxy-N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide (methoxyacetylfentanyl) to control measures

With the European Parliament.

Last active 11 Sept 2018

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What this bill does

In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.

It adds two fentanyl-like synthetic opioids to EU-wide drug control and criminal penalty rules.

Who it affects

It affects people who produce, sell, import, possess, or use cyclopropylfentanyl or methoxyacetylfentanyl. It also affects illegal drug markets and online sellers offering these substances as “research chemicals” or opioid substitutes.

Core of the proposal
  • Subjects cyclopropylfentanyl to control measures across the EU.
  • Subjects methoxyacetylfentanyl to control measures across the EU.
  • Requires criminal penalties under national drug laws for these substances.
  • Targets high-risk synthetic opioids linked to severe harms and deaths.

Latest update

10 Jul 2026

The most recent development in this bill's progress.

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SourcesOEIL