Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:DEA-1036

Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Nine Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I

Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration — observed across 2 documents over 238 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

Nine opioids related to fentanyl are now completely banned by federal law, making it illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess them anywhere in the United States. If your business involves pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, or medical research, check your inventory and supplier agreements immediately to ensure you stay in full compliance.

First seen

Apr 13, 2023

Last seen

Dec 7, 2023

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

238d

Effective on

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Apr 13, 2023

    Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Nine Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I

    #2023-07576

  2. Final·Dec 7, 2023

    Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Nine Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I

    effective Dec 7, 2023#2023-26694