Federal Register #2026-19795

DEA Notice: Cargill Application for Bulk Manufacturing of Controlled Substances

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, has announced a notice regarding Cargill, Incorporated's application to become a registered bulk manufacturer of controlled substances. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - OEM/Vendor: - Cargill, Incorporated - Products/Services Requested: - Bulk manufacturing of butanediol for industrial and consumer products - Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (drug code 2010, Schedule I) produced as a byproduct and impurity waste - Notable Requirements: - Registration as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances - DEA is soliciting electronic comments and written requests for a hearing from interested parties - No specific purchase quantities, part numbers, or additional technical requirements provided - Cargill, Incorporated is the only OEM/vendor mentioned in the notice

Description

Cargill, Incorporated has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). The company plans to bulk manufacture butanediol as a raw material for industrial and consumer products. Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid will be manufactured as a byproduct and an impurity waste of butanediol. Comments and objections can be submitted electronically or in writing before November 27, 2026, and a hearing can also be requested by the same date.

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