Siegfried Grafton Eyes Importing GHB and Weed Extracts
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
Siegfried Grafton, Inc. wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances, including Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid and Marijuana Extract. People and companies involved with these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by April 20, 2026. This move could impact how these substances enter the U.S. and might affect businesses handling them.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Import Authorization Limited to Testing/Distribution
The applicant stated it plans to import the listed controlled substances for analytical testing or distribution only; no other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration. Authorization will not extend to the import of FDA-approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale, and approvals will only be issued consistent with 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2).
Importer Application for Schedule I Drugs
On February 25, 2026, Siegfried Grafton, Inc. applied to be registered as an importer of these Schedule I controlled substances: Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (code 2010), Marihuana Extract (7350), Marihuana (7360), 3,4-Methylenedioxy-xymethamphetamine (7405), and Dimethyltryptamine (7435). The application is for importation only and was submitted for review by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Public Comment and Hearing Deadline
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es) and applicants may submit electronic comments or objections, or file a written request for a hearing, on or before April 20, 2026 (submit comments via https://www.regulations.gov). Hearing requests must also be mailed to DEA addresses listed in the notice.
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