Purisys Eyes Importing Marijuana Extracts – Public Input Sought
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
Purisys, LLC wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances like marijuana and its extracts. People and companies involved can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by April 13, 2026. This move could affect businesses handling these substances and might change how imports are managed, but no costs are mentioned yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Opium Imports for API Manufacturing
Purisys plans to import Opium, Raw (9600), Opium, Powdered (9639), and Opium, Granulated (9640) specifically to manufacture an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) only for distribution to its customers. The company states these imports are intended solely for API manufacture.
Bulk Manufacture Inputs: Phenylacetone & Poppy Straw
Purisys plans to import Phenylacetone (8501) and Poppy Straw Concentrate (9670) to bulk manufacture other controlled substances for distribution to its customers. The company explicitly states these imports are for bulk manufacture.
No Import of Finished Dosage Forms Allowed
The notice states that approval will not extend to the import of Food and Drug Administration-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale. Registrants must have business activity consistent with 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2) to receive authorization.
Application to Import Many Controlled Drugs
Purisys, LLC filed an application on February 4, 2026 to be registered as an importer of a list of controlled substances (including Marihuana Extract 7350, Marihuana 7360, Tetrahydrocannabinols 7370, and multiple Schedule II drugs such as Methadone 9250 and Thebaine 9333). The notice lists each drug code and schedule and is open for comments or hearing requests through April 13, 2026.
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