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The World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Code Compliance by
Signatories is a mandatory International Standard developed as part of the World
Anti-Doping Program. It was developed in consultation with Signatories, public
authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Guidelines for the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE)The International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) was created to provide a detailed,
fair and understandable process for athletes, Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs), physicians and Athlete
Support Personnel (ASP) to follow when situations arise where, due to illness or medical condition, an
athlete may require the use of substances or methods that are specifically included in the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List (List).
An athlete applying for a TUE must have a diagnosed medical condition, confirmed by relevant medical
data that meet the ISTUE criteria for the grant of a TUE. This mandatory documentation, provided by the athlete’s physician, must accompany the TUE application sent to the ADO. This information should be guided by the relevant TUE Physician Guideline and Checklist. These guidelines and checklists cover
common or challenging medical conditions that require TUE applications.
The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is the core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organizations and among public authorities around the world. It works in conjunction with eight International Standards which aim to foster consistency among anti-doping organizations in various areas.
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The 2021 Prohibited List
Since 2004, and as mandated by World Anti-Doping Code, WADA has published an annual List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List).The List, which forms one of the six International Standards, identifies the substances and methods prohibited in- and out-of-competition, and in particular sports. The substances and methods on the List are classified by different categories (e.g., steroids, stimulants, gene doping).
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Athlete Support Personnel (ASP) Guide to the Code 2021 (Slovenian)Athlete Support Personnel (ASP) Guide to the Code 2021 (English)Athlete’s Guide to the 2021 Code (Japanese)International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI)International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information (ISPPPI)