Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-12141
DEA Notice: Veranova, L.P. Application to Import Controlled Substances for API Manufacturing and Research
Buyer
Drug Enforcement Administration
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
2026-12141
NAICS
325412
This opportunity concerns the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeking public comment on Veranova, L.P.'s application to import controlled substances for pharmaceutical manufacturing and research. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Importer Registration Division - OEM/Vendor: - Veranova, L.P. (applicant and manufacturer) - Products/Controlled Substances Requested: - Coca Leaves (part number 9040) - Thebaine (9333) - Opium, Raw (9600) - Noroxymorphone (9668) - Poppy Straw Concentrate (9670) - Fentanyl (9801) - Quantities: Not specified in the notice - Purpose: - Importation as bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for clinical research - Use as analytical reference standards for internal testing and distribution to customers for API testing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only bulk APIs and analytical standards are authorized; importation of finished dosage forms for commercial sale is not permitted - No other activities for these drug codes are authorized under this registration - Public comments and hearing requests are invited regarding this application
Description
Veranova, L.P. has applied to be registered as an importer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). The application involves importing controlled substances such as Coca Leaves, Thebaine, Opium, Raw, Noroxymorphone, Poppy Straw Concentrate, and Fentanyl for use as bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients to support clinical research and analytical reference standards. Comments or objections to the application can be submitted electronically on or before July 17, 2026. A written request for a hearing can also be filed by this date.