Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:DEA-1143
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of N-Desethyl Isotonitazene and N-Piperidinyl Etonitazene in Schedule I
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration — observed across 3 documents over 790 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The government adds two synthetic opioids, N-Desethyl Isotonitazene and N-Piperidinyl Etonitazene, to Schedule I, making them completely illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess. If you make or sell chemicals or pharmaceuticals, audit your inventory and supplier agreements to ensure you're not handling these newly banned substances.
First seen
Oct 25, 2023
Last seen
Dec 23, 2025
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
790d
Effective on
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Oct 25, 2023
N N Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of-Desethyl Isotonitazene and-Piperidinyl Etonitazene in Schedule I
#2023-23379
Final·Jul 29, 2024
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of N-Desethyl Isotonitazene and N-Piperidinyl Etonitazene in Schedule I
effective Jul 29, 2024#2024-16391
Final·Dec 23, 2025
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of N-Desethyl Isotonitazene and N-Piperidinyl Etonitazene in Schedule I
effective Jan 22, 2026#2025-23717