A Company Called Organic Standards Wants to Import Marijuana Extract
Published Date: 10/19/2026
Notice
Summary
Organic Standards Solutions International, LLC wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances, like marijuana extract. If you’re a registered manufacturer or interested party, you have until November 18, 2026, to share your thoughts or ask for a hearing. This move could impact businesses dealing with these substances by adding a new player in the import game.
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Import uses limited; finished drugs excluded
The application limits use of drug codes 7350 and 7360 to manufacture of cannabidiol only, and plans to import a synthetic version for drug code 7370; no other activities for those drug codes are authorized. The registration would not authorize import of Food and Drug Administration‑approved or non‑approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
New importer application for listed controlled drugs
On October 2, 2026, Organic Standards Solutions International, LLC applied to be registered as an importer of specific controlled substances, including Marihuana Extract (drug code 7350, Schedule I), Marihuana (7360, I), Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370, I), 3,4‑Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (7405, I), Psilocybin (7437, I), Psilocyn (7438, I), 1‑[1‑(2‑Thienyl)Cyclohexyl]Piperidine (7470, I), Acetyl Fentanyl (9821, I), Cocaine (9041, II), and Fentanyl (9801, II). The company says it plans to import these substances to produce analytical reference standards for sale and distribution to its customers.
Deadline to comment or request hearing
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected classes and applicants may submit electronic comments or objections, or file a written request for a hearing, on or before November 18, 2026. Comments must be submitted through https://www.regulations.gov and hearing requests must be mailed to the DEA addresses listed in the notice.
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