Company Seeks Federal Permission to Make Research-Grade Cannabimimetic Agents
Published Date: 10/29/2026
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Sigma Aldrich Research Biochemicals wants to make large amounts of a special controlled substance called cannabimimetic agents for research. People already registered or interested can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by December 28, 2026. This move helps science but doesn’t change any other drug rules or costs right now.
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