DEA Proposes Changes to Quota Regulations, Including for Imports of List I Chemicals

The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to amend its regulations on quotas for controlled substances and the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine. DEA’s proposed rule would define types of quotas, update the method to abandon quota and require that both manufacturers and distributors obtain certification of a buyer’s quota, the agency said. It would also modify quota deadlines, and implement legislative changes to the Controlled Substances Act, DEA said. “The changes are necessary to reduce the potential for diversion, and would align regulations with current manufacturing business practices,” it said. Comments are due Dec. 23.