Federal Register #DEA1752

DEA Application: Chattem Chemicals Import of Controlled Substances for Bulk Manufacturing

This opportunity involves an application to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for importation of controlled substances for bulk manufacturing purposes. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Applicant/OEM: - 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 is strictly for manufacturing bulk controlled substances, not for finished dosage forms or direct commercial sale - Notable Requirements: - DEA is soliciting comments and objections from registered bulk manufacturers and applicants regarding this import application - Only bulk manufacturing is authorized; finished dosage forms are excluded - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice

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. Comments on the application must be submitted by September 24, 2026, and requests for hearings are also accepted by this date.

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