VA Wants to Import THC and Weed Extracts for Studies—Federal Buzz?
Published Date: 4/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA Cooperative Studies Program wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances like marijuana extracts and THC. This means they’ll be able to bring these substances into the U.S. for research. People who might be affected, like other manufacturers, have until May 21, 2026, to share their thoughts or ask for a hearing.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
VA seeks to import Schedule I cannabis
On April 9, 2026, the VA Cooperative Studies Program applied to import Marihuana Extract (code 7350) and Tetrahydrocannabinols (code 7370), both listed as Schedule I. The application requests authority to import finished dosage unit products containing these substances for research and clinical trial studies only.
Commercial sale imports not permitted
Any registration approval would not allow importing finished dosage forms for commercial sale; authorization will not extend to FDA-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale. Approval will be issued only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2).
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