WADA publishes 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods

WADA publishes 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), have published the 2018 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which will come into force on 1 January 2018.

The List specifies which substances and methods are forbidden for athletes, both in- and out-of-competition, as well as which substances are banned in particular sports.

WADA have also provided an accompanying summary of major modifications and explanatory notes.

All athletes and athlete support personnel are strongly advised to make sure they are familiar with the List. 

It should be noted that, for athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List, they may be accommodated if they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE).