# Justice Department updates emergency scheduling actions for 7-OH and related substances

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Topic: U.S. · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-09T17:02:36.845Z · Updated: 2026-10-09T17:02:36.845Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/justice-department-updates-emergency-scheduling-actions-for-7-oh-and-related-sub-61e78f83

The department says revised thresholds would distinguish concentrated formulations from products more consistent with botanical kratom.

- The DEA is issuing two new Notices of Intent, based on updated scientific information and recommendations from HHS.
- HHS recommended Schedule I control when 7-OH and MGPI exceed specified concentration thresholds or meet a specified ratio condition.

Why it matters: The proposed thresholds could affect which products are subject to emergency scheduling.

What’s next: The source does not specify the next procedural steps or timing.

## Original sources

- [US Department of Justice](<https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-updates-emergency-scheduling-actions-7-oh-and-related-opioid>) — primary announcement
  Source: US Department of Justice 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-09T12:00:00.000Z

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