Federal Register #DEA-1752

DEA Notice: Chattem Chemicals Application to Import Controlled Substances for Bulk Manufacturing

This DEA notice concerns Chattem Chemicals' application to import controlled substances for bulk manufacturing purposes. - Government Buyer: - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Department of Justice - OEM/Vendor: - Chattem Chemicals - Products/Controlled Substances Requested: - Methamphetamine (drug code 1105) - 4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP, drug code 8333) - Phenylacetone (drug code 8501) - Cocaine (drug code 9041) - Poppy Straw Concentrate (drug code 9670) - Tapentadol (drug code 9780), including an intermediate for bulk manufacturing - Purpose: - Importation for manufacturing bulk controlled substances for sale to customers - Registration does not permit import of finished dosage forms for commercial sale - Notable Requirements: - Only bulk substances for manufacturing are authorized - DEA requests comments or objections from registered bulk manufacturers and applicants - Quantities: - No specific purchase quantities provided

Description

Chattem Chemicals has applied to be registered as an importer of basic classes of controlled substances including Methamphetamine, ANPP, Phenylacetone, Cocaine, Poppy Straw Concentrate, and Tapentadol. The company plans to import these substances to manufacture bulk controlled substances for sale to its customers. The application allows import of an intermediate of Tapentadol for bulk manufacturing and distribution. Comments or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration must be submitted by September 24, 2026. Requests for a hearing on the application are also due by this date.

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