Summary
The European Parliament approves control measures for acryloylfentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid linked to multiple deaths in the EU. 10 29.09.2017
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public safety
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european union
Key points
- The European Parliament has approved the implementation of control measures for a specific psychoactive substance.
- Acryloylfentanyl is identified as a synthetic opioid that is structurally similar to fentanyl.
- The substance has been linked to significant health risks, including forty-seven deaths and twenty acute intoxications in the EU.
- The decision is based on existing frameworks for the control of new psychoactive substances.
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