DEA Sets New Import, Export Restrictions for Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals

The Drug Enforcement Administration is finalizing controls on benzylfentanyl and 4-anilinopiperidine and their amides, carbamates and salts as list I chemicals under the Controlled Substances Act. The two chemicals are used in the manufacture of fentanyl, DEA said. DEA is not setting a threshold for domestic and international transactions for these chemicals, so all transactions of chemical mixtures containing benzylfentanyl or 4-anilinopiperidine will be regulated at any concentration and will be subject to control under the CSA, the agency said. The final rule takes effect May 15.