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Federal Regulations March 10, 2026

Why Did Peptide Sciences Shut Down? Timeline, FDA Pressure, and What It Means for the Industry

Peptide Sciences, the largest gray-market research peptide vendor in the U.S., voluntarily shut down on March 6, 2026. A breakdown of the FDA enforcement actions, pharmaceutical lawsuits, and new legislation that led to the closure.

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Federal Regulations March 10, 2026

FDA Peptide Category 1 vs Category 2: Complete List and What It Means for Access

Understanding the FDA's Category 1 and Category 2 bulk drug substance classifications for peptides, which compounds fall into each group, and how 2026 reclassification proposals could reshape compound...

Federal Regulations March 10, 2026

Are Peptides Legal for Veterinary Use? FDA, DEA, and State Regulations

A detailed look at the legal framework governing peptide use in animals, including FDA animal drug rules, extra-label use under AMDUCA, DEA scheduling considerations, and state veterinary board regula...

Federal Regulations March 10, 2026

Peptide Patent Wars: Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and the Fight Over GLP-1 Compounding

An analysis of the ongoing legal battles between pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and the compounding pharmacy industry over GLP-1 receptor agonist patents, FDA shortage declarations, ...

Enforcement Actions March 2, 2026

FTC Crackdown on Peptide Advertising: Social Media, Influencer Marketing, and Compliance

How the FTC is targeting peptide advertising on social media and through influencers, and what companies need to do to stay compliant....

Legal Analysis March 2, 2026

Australia Peptide Laws: TGA Regulations, Import Rules, and Scheduling

An analysis of Australian peptide laws covering TGA scheduling, import restrictions, and how the regulatory framework compares to the US and UK....

Peptide Law Database

United States

Gray Area

Most peptides are unscheduled but regulated by FDA. Sale for human use without approval is illegal. Research use generally permitted.

Canada

Restricted

Peptides are regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. Many require prescription or are classified as Schedule F drugs.

United Kingdom

Restricted

Most peptides are prescription-only medicines (POM) regulated by MHRA. Personal importation limits may apply.

Australia

Restricted

TGA regulates peptides under the Poisons Standard. Many are Schedule 4 (prescription only) with strict import controls.

European Union

Restricted

EMA provides oversight with member state implementation. Most therapeutic peptides require prescription across EU.

Mexico

Legal

Many peptides available without prescription through pharmacies. COFEPRIS regulates but enforcement varies.

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