DMW-ADVISORY-28-2023 — LIST OF CONTROLLED NARCOTICS/PSYCHOTROPICS AND CONTROLLED DRUGS IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS Administrative Services Bepartment of lligrant WaReCEIVED Bfas f. Ople Buiding, Origas Avenue cor.EDSA, Mandaiuyorg City i5y:MARTIN L/REYES
Date: November 16, 202 ne2:06 P.M
ADVISORY NO. 28
Series of 2023
LIST OF CONTROLLED NARCOTICSIPSYCHOTROPICS AND CONTROLLED
DRUGS IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE),through its internationai Narcotics Control Board and the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHAP has provided a list of controlled Narcotics/Psychotropics and Controlled Drugs(CDfor medical purposes that may be used as reference for travelers to UAE
RelativelyOverseas Filipino Workers (OFWs who are travelling to UAE are advised to check the MOHAP UAE mobile application for drugs that they may be carrying for medical purposes, in order to check the level of restriction. Upon installing the mobile application, it is recommended to click on the"Narcotics & precursor chemicals directory"and Drugs directory to verify the ievei of restriction of a controiiea arug.The MOHAP UAE mobiie appiication can be downioaded through the links beiow for both Apple (open Test Flight)and Android users:
https://www.apps.apple.com/ae/app/mohap/id1462565560?platform=iphone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gov.uae.mohap&hl=en&gl=Us
Moreover, the OFWs are reminded that under Rule III, Section 141 1 of the 2023 Department of Migrant Workers Rules and Regulations Governing the Recruitment and Empioyment of Landbased Overseas Filipino Workers, possession or use of any prohibited
of suspension from participation in the overseas employment program. drugs, among others, is a serious offense and punishabie by one year and one day to two years
For the information and guidance of all concerned.
Offce of the Secretary HANS LEO J.CACDAC Officer-in-Charge
2023
Letter from DFA dated 15 Septembe Source By DMWGeneral Services Division onNovember16,2023 CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED
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