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Authorisation

  • Published: February 5, 2021
  • Last updated: January 30, 2023

Companies which need to import, export, transit, manufacture and trade in drugs need to apply to the Swedish MPA for authorisation.

Application

Application form to be used by foreign companies.

Our form for application is in Swedish.

Transit of narcotic drugs

The form for application is in Swedish.

Processing times

The Swedish MPA must take a decision on authorisation within four months of us receiving a complete application. However, processing is normally faster than that.

Fees

Undertakings which apply for or have obtained authorisation for import, export, manufacture and/or trade must pay a fee to cover the State's costs incurred in controlling narcotic drugs. The fees are specified in the regulation on the control of narcotic drugs.

Fee

Unless stated otherwise, both the application and annual fee will be

SEK
Authorisation to import and/or export 25 000
Authorisation to manufacture 25 000
Authorisation to trade* 25 000
Application fee at time of import/export 1 000

* Fee for authorisation to trade in narcotic drugs will not be charged if the authorisation also covers import, export or manufacture.

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