The Code is a core document that provides the framework for anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sport organizations and among public authorities. It is designed to harmonize anti-doping policies and ensure the standards are the same for all athletes. The Code works in conjunction with five international standards that further provide guidelines for anti-doping efforts.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code, which, along with the Prohibited List and the International Standards, are created and maintained by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in order to harmonize anti-doping efforts around the world across all sports. The international anti-doping community, including WADA and all of the Code-Signatories, have completed a full review and revision of the 2009 World Anti-Doping Code, and as a result of this review and revision, on January 1, 2015, a new World Anti-Doping Code took effect. The 2015 Code is designed to even better protect the rights of clean athletes and the integrity of competition with a focus on targeting current issues in the fight against doping, while simultaneously being tougher for those who intentionally cheat and easier for those who follow the rules and compete clean. USADA was an active participant in the Code review, submitting comments and feedback, and sharing our expertise and experience throughout the process. Learn more about the 2015 Code changes.
The World Anti-Doping Code link has been updated to include the 2018 amendments. This page contains content from the World Anti-Doping Agency
The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is the document that harmonizes anti-doping regulations across all sports and all countries of the world by providing a framework for anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations for sport organizations and public authorities.
