HC Deb 04 March 1999 vol 326 c897W
Ms Kelly

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what regulations apply to the(a) use, (b) possession, (c) production and (d) supply of gamma hydroxy butyrate. [72901]

Ms Jowell

Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate is a medicinal product by virtue of Article 1 of European Commission Directive 65/65. Activities with this product carried on in the course of a business are regulated by the Medicines Act 1968 (as amended).

It is a criminal offence to place on the market, produce, sell or supply this product other than in accordance with licences or registration required by this Act. Possession for personal use is not regulated by medicines legislation.

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