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DEA Import Requirements

Meaning

DEA Import Requirements refer to the mandatory federal regulations and procedural controls established by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for the lawful importation of controlled substances and certain listed chemicals into the United States. These requirements ensure that substances with a high potential for abuse, including various anabolic androgenic steroids and precursor chemicals, are strictly monitored and restricted to legitimate medical and scientific purposes. Compliance involves a rigorous application and permitting process, designed to prevent the diversion of these compounds from legal supply chains into the illicit market. For hormonal health clinics, adherence to these mandates is non-negotiable for the legal acquisition of scheduled hormone therapies.