Usona Wants to Import Magic Mushrooms and Mescaline Legally
Published Date: 3/30/2026
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Summary
Usona Institute wants to become an official importer of some powerful controlled substances like mescaline and psilocybin. People who make or use these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by April 29, 2026. This move could impact research and medical use, with no direct cost changes announced yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Usona applies to import five Schedule I drugs
On March 2, 2026, Usona Institute applied to be registered as an importer of five Schedule I controlled substances: mescaline (code 7381), 5‑Methoxy‑N‑N‑dimethyltryptamine (7431), dimethyltryptamine (7435), psilocybin (7437), and psilocyn (7438). The company says it plans to import these materials for research and analytical purposes only.
Imports barred for clinical use or commercial sale
The application specifies that the imported materials will not be used for clinical trials or human consumption. Approval will not authorize import of Food and Drug Administration‑approved or non‑approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
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