Chemtos Applies to Bulk Manufacture Controlled Substances
Published Date: 3/30/2026
Notice
Summary
Chemtos, LLC wants to become a big-time maker of certain controlled substances, including some strong and tightly regulated drugs. People and companies involved with these substances can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by May 29, 2026. This move could shake up the supply chain and means Chemtos is stepping into a serious role with important deadlines and rules to follow.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Deadline to Comment or Request Hearing
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic classes and applicants may submit electronic comments or objections, or request a hearing, on or before May 29, 2026. Comments must be submitted through https://www.regulations.gov and you will receive a Comment Tracking Number when your submission is accepted.
Application to Manufacture Schedule I Reference Standards
On February 13, 2026, Chemtos, LLC (Round Rock, Texas) applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of multiple Schedule I controlled substances, including 4-Chloromethcathinone (drug code 1239) and others listed in the notice. The company plans to bulk manufacture the listed substances for distribution as reference standards to its customers, and no other activities for these drug codes are authorized under this registration.
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