Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs recommends
BZP be made illegal -
Jim Anderton begins the consultation process

The Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) has recommended the Government make benzylpiperazine (BZP), phenylpiperazines and related piperazines, common ingredients in 'party pills', illegal because of the risk of harm. More here...

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