General·International Regulations·WADA
2004 Prohibited List
- In force from
- 2004/03/26
- Published by the federation
- 2004/03/17
The 2004 Prohibited List of substances and methods, in force from 26 March 2004; the document determining which substances and which methods were prohibited for athletes during that period.
| In force from | 26 March 2004 |
| Publication | World Anti-Doping Agency — 2004 List |
| Structure | International Standard for the Prohibited List, 2004 edition |
| Status | Superseded — replaced by the 2005 List |
What is the Prohibited List of substances and methods?
The Prohibited List of substances and methods is one of the binding International Standards of the world anti-doping system and determines which substances and which methods are prohibited. Its structure has three parts: substances prohibited at all times (the S classes, together with the M methods), substances prohibited in competition only, and substances prohibited in particular sports (class P). Alongside the List sits the Monitoring Programme; substances that are under observation but are not treated as prohibited. The World Anti-Doping Agency reviews and publishes this List at least once a year.
About the 2004 edition
Features of this edition
- Scope and structureThis List separates three classes: substances and methods prohibited at all times, substances prohibited in competition only, and substances prohibited in particular sports. Alongside them sits the Monitoring Programme, which covers substances under observation without their being prohibited.
- Unusual date of entry into forceContrary to the usual practice under which each List takes effect from 1 January, this List came into force on 26 March 2004.
- Relationship with the CodeThis List is published pursuant to the World Anti-Doping Code, and the criteria for a substance's inclusion in it are likewise determined in the Code itself. Use of a substance appearing on this List, even without intent to enhance performance, is an anti-doping rule violation unless a valid therapeutic use exemption exists.
Who this document matters to
In any doping case, the first question is whether the substance detected was prohibited under the List in force on the date of sample collection — and because this List changes each year, the answer depends on the edition governing on that day; for that reason earlier editions are retained on this page. For a team physician, distinguishing "prohibited at all times" from "prohibited in competition" and consulting the Monitoring Programme is likewise essential before prescribing any medicine. The official text is published in English and French and, in the event of a conflict, the English text prevails.