Forecast deductions and suspensions: ODC tightens rules on import permits

The Office of Drug Control has told importers that under-used or expired import permits will now directly affect their 2026 allocations, as regulators move to prevent quota shortfalls and processing delays.

In a concerted effort to address the issue, the drug enforcement agency said companies with cancelled or under-used permits in 2025 – where the amount imported was less than approved in a permit – will have the shortfall deducted from their 2026 forecast.