The UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances was formally adopted in 1971 and entered into force in August 1976. The Convention focusses on limiting the availability of a number of hallucinogens, responding to new emerging substances, which are not covered by the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. The overall objective is to put in place control mechanisms which balance the potential for abuse of these substances with their therapeutic value. Similarly to the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances is governed by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Office monitors the effective implementation of the convention and coordinates with domestic regulatory authorities. The Convention is part of the four conventions on good governance which fall under the GSP+ regulation.

UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)