DEA Intends to Temporarily List Synthetic Cathinones in Schedule I

The Drug Enforcement Administration intends to temporarily list the synthetic cathinones N-ethylhexedrone, α-PHP, 4-MEAP, MPHP, PV8, and 4-chloro-α-PVP in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, it said in a notice. If the agency finalizes its determination, the chemical will be subject to import and export restrictions for schedule I substances. DEA must wait at least 30 days before finalizing the listing. The agency can temporarily list controlled substances for up to three years before a permanent listing is required.