Tampa Firm Applies to Import Trippy Psilocybin Mushrooms Legally
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
Lonza Tampa, LLC wants to become an official importer of psilocybin, a controlled substance. People and companies involved with these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by April 13, 2026. This move could shake up the market and bring new business to Tampa, but only if the government gives the green light.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
No Commercial Import for Sale
The notice says any authorization will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale. Approval only applies when the registrant's business activity is consistent with 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2).
Application to Import Psilocybin
Lonza Tampa, LLC applied on February 17, 2026 to be registered as an importer of psilocybin (drug code 7437), listed in Schedule I. The company plans to import psilocybin as a bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient and as finished dosage units for clinical trials, research, and analytical purposes only.
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