Sigma Aldrich Co. LLC. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become an importer of certain controlled substances, specifically for drug testing and analysis in research facilities. The application was submitted on January 15, 2021. Public comments or objections regarding this proposed registration are invited until March 18, 2021. The company plans to import synthetic Tetrahydrocannabinols; however, their registration does not authorize them to import finished drug products for commercial sale.
Simple Explanation
Sigma Aldrich Co. wants to bring in special ingredients to help scientists study drugs, but they promise not to sell these as medicines. If people have opinions or worries about this, they need to let the helpers in charge know before March 18, 2021.