Piperonal was originally classified as a Schedule IV narcotic drugs under the Narcotics Code, without any specified exemptions. However, in order to facilitate its use for industrial purposes while ensuring appropriate and comprehensive regulatory oversight to prevent diversion for illicit use ― an amendment has been made to introduce specific exemption conditions. Under this amendment, piperonal shall not be classified as a Schedule IV narcotic drugs when used as a component in flavouring agents for food products, cosmetics, or hazardous substances intended for household or public health use, provided that the concentration of piperonal does not exceed 10%. In addition, Piperonal used as a component in food products, cosmetics, or hazardous substances intended for household or public health use, at a concentration not exceeding 1%, shall be exempted from classification as a Schedule IV narcotic drugs.