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Federal Register · December 11, 2025
The title they went with Schedules of Controlled Substances: Extension of Temporary Placement of CUMYL-PEGACLONE in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act Noisy translates that to

A synthetic cannabis compound remains illegal for another year

What happened
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has extended the temporary ban on CUMYL-PEGACLONE, a synthetic cannabinoid. This means anyone who makes, sells, or possesses the substance will continue to face the same legal penalties as for other Schedule I drugs.
Why it matters
The DEA uses temporary scheduling to quickly ban new synthetic drugs that appear on the market while it gathers data for a permanent decision. This extension means the agency still needs more time to decide on the long-term status of CUMYL-PEGACLONE. The process of identifying, testing, and permanently scheduling new synthetic compounds is a continuous effort for drug enforcement agencies.
The signal
Watch for the DEA's final decision on CUMYL-PEGACLONE's permanent scheduling, which will determine its long-term legal status.
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