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Federal Register · December 30, 2024
The title they went with Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Seven Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I Noisy translates that to

Seven fentanyl variants are now permanently illegal, not just temporarily

What happened
The US Drug Enforcement Administration wants to make seven fentanyl-related substances permanently illegal. These drugs have been temporarily controlled since 2018, but this rule would make those controls permanent.
Why it matters
Since 2018, the government has used temporary orders to keep new fentanyl variants off the market. This proposed rule changes that. It means these specific drugs will now be treated like other highly restricted substances, with the full weight of criminal law behind it. This shifts the legal landscape from emergency measures to permanent enforcement.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published, which would confirm these substances are permanently scheduled.
If you insist
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