International Guidance for Anti-doping Organizations

Who is responsible for anti-doping?

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) leads the coordination and monitoring of anti-doping efforts worldwide. WADA provides essential guidance to anti-doping organisations through the World Anti-Doping Code and its related International Standards and Guidelines. WADA determines what substances are prohibited for use in sport through the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. It also sets the rules and procedures for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), for athletes who need to use a prohibited substance or method for medical reasons.

The Government’s role in anti-doping is guided by UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport which was ratified by the Solomon Islands Parliament and came into effect on 1 August 2015.

At an implementation level, anti-doping organisations include a major event organisers (such as Olympic Committees), international federations and national anti-doping organisations (NADOs).

In Solomon Islands, the NADO will soon be established through cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs, the National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands, the Solomon Islands Paralympic Committee and the Solomon Islands National Sports Council.

The World Anti-Doping Code

The World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) provides definitive guidance to anti-doping organisations on essential anti-doping matters, worldwide. The Code:

Provides a framework for consistent anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations across all sports and nations.
Outlines the principles and procedures that govern the fight against doping, aiming to ensure fair play, protect the rights and health of athletes, and preserve the integrity of sport.

The Code

International Standards

The Code operates alongside eight International Standards, that serve as supplementary documents and provide detailed technical guidelines and requirements for anti-doping programmes. The Standards cover: