China to Tighten Controls on Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals

US and China deepen cooperation to combat the fentanyl crisis with new regulatory measures on key chemicals.

China will regulate three chemicals used to produce fentanyl, starting September 1.
This is the third major action since US-China counter-narcotics cooperation resumed in November 2023.
Fentanyl overdoses have become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45.
The new regulations require detailed reporting and permits for production, sales, and transport of these chemicals.
US officials see this move as a significant step in disrupting the illicit fentanyl trade.