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DEA Proposes New Import/Export Restrictions for PMK Glycidate, PMK Glycidic Acid, APAA

The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to list PMK glycidate, PMK glycidic acid, precursors used in the manufacture of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (also known as ecstasy), as well as alpha-phenylacetoacetamide (APAA), a precursor used to make amphetamine and methamphetamine, as schedule…

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II substances under the Controlled Substances Act, it said in a notice released Dec. 18. “If finalized, this action would subject handlers (manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters) of PMK glycidate, PMK glycidic acid, and APAA to the chemical regulatory provisions of the CSA and its implementing regulations,” DEA said. Comments are due Feb. 19, 2021.