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FDA seeks controlled substance status for potent synthetic opioid sold in gas stations

The FDA recommended classifying 7-OH as a Schedule I controlled substance due to its opioid-like effects and its use in unregulated products.
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FDA cracking down on 7-OH to avoid epidemic: Commissioner

7-OH, formally known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine, is banned in China; however, Makary found that in the Biden administration, the ...
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FDA names drug regulator Tidmarsh acting head of biologics center after Prasad’s exit

George Tidmarsh is taking on more responsibilities at FDA after the sudden departure of top official Vinay Prasad.

FDA Announces ‘Life-Threatening’ Ice Cream Recall ‘Nationwide’

The FDA recalled a variety of Helados Mexico and La Michoacana ice cream products due to undeclared milk. Here’s what you ...
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FDA action has delegate behind Virginia’s new vape law wanting more

The FDA analysis of Juul and a handful of other vape products was “potentially less harmful” when used to quit smoking ...

Botanic Tonics Applauds FDA Action on Synthetic 7-Hydroxymitragynine Products

Botanic Tonics has consistently advocated for regulations that distinguish between authentic kratom leaf products and ...

Trump drove firing of FDA official

The president overruled his HHS secretary and FDA chief, four people with knowledge of the decision tell POLITICO.

Sunscreen boss slams FDA recall for putting him "out of business"

The CEO said that the FDA's regulation of sunscreen, particularly for organic products, was "impossible" to meet.