This Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine introduces amendments to the standards defining large and especially large amounts of precursors in illicit circulation. The document establishes clear quantitative limits for red phosphorus, allowing law enforcement agencies to qualify offenses involving this substance. The established threshold values are crucial for determining the severity of a crime in criminal proceedings.
**Structure and amendments:**
The Order is targeted in nature and adds supplements to Table 3, “Large and Especially Large Amounts of Precursors.” The main change consists of including red phosphorus in the list of substances for which specific weight criteria have been defined. Previous versions of Order No. 188 did not contain these parameters for the specified substance, which created gaps in law enforcement practice.
**Main provisions:**
The following limits have been established for red phosphorus:
* “Large amount” — from 0.002 kg to 0.02 kg.
* “Especially large amount” — 0.02 kg and more.
These figures are critical for the investigation and the court, as they serve as the basis for applying the relevant articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine that provide for liability for the illegal handling of precursors.
