Connecticut Schedules Seven Substances as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, Requires Business Compliance by March 25, 2026
Summary
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has released guidance following the Legislative Regulation Review Committee's approval of regulations designating seven substances as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, including Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), 7-hydroxymitragynine, Bromazolam, Flubromazolam, Nitazenes, Tianeptine, and Phenibut. Businesses offering these products for sale must remove them from shelves immediately and return or destroy all inventory prior to March 25, 2026. Possession, manufacture, sale, or distribution of these scheduled substances is illegal and may result in felony charges.
“Products should be destroyed or returned to their wholesaler by March 25, 2026.”
Retailers and distributors in Connecticut holding inventory of the seven newly scheduled substances should conduct an immediate audit of their product lines. The state's phased approach—prioritizing voluntary removal and return over immediate enforcement—suggests businesses have a compliance window through March 25, but felony liability for continued possession or sale after that date is explicit in the guidance.
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What changed
The Connecticut Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved regulations designating seven substances as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances under state law. The Department of Consumer Protection has issued guidance instructing all businesses to immediately remove affected products from shelves and complete return or destruction of all inventory by March 25, 2026.
Businesses selling consumable products containing these substances—including beverages, tinctures, pills, and gummies—must take immediate action to achieve compliance. Failure to comply may result in serious penalties including felony charges. Businesses should contact their wholesaler to arrange returns or consult the Department's website for information on destruction of unwanted controlled substances.
What to do next
- Remove products from shelves immediately
- Return all products to your wholesaler or destroy the products prior to March 25, 2026
Penalties
Felony charges for possession, manufacture, sale, or distribution of scheduled substances
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Department of Consumer Protection Releases Guidance for Businesses Regarding Controlled Substance Drug Schedule Updates
Products now designated controlled substances should be returned or destroyed as soon as possible to avoid serious penalties
3/04/2026 HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection is advising business owners to immediately remove from shelves all products recently designated Schedule 1 Controlled Substances. Products should be destroyed or returned to their wholesaler by March 25, 2026.
The Legislative Regulation Review Committee recently approved regulations to designate the following substances as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances:
- Mitragyna speciosa (kratom), including its leaves, stem and any extracts
- 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH, a kratom derivative)
- Bromazolam
- Flubromazolam
- Nitazenes, including, but not limited to, isotonitazene
- Tianeptine
- Phenibut That means it is illegal to possess, manufacture, sell or distribute these drugs. Doing so could result in serious penalties, including felony charges. These products come in a variety of consumable products, including beverages, tinctures, pills, gummies, and more. All products containing any of the scheduled substances are illegal.
Businesses offering these products for sale should:
- Remove them from shelves immediately.
- Prior to March 25, 2026, return all products to your wholesaler or destroy the products. Information about how to destroy unwanted controlled substances can be found on the Department of Consumer protection website. Individuals struggling with addiction to these or any other substances can find information about available services, including treatment, withdrawal management and rehabilitation programs by visiting the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website.
Questions about controlled substances can be directed to DCP’s Drug Control Division by email DCP.DrugControl@ct.gov.
Media Contact: Kaitlyn Krasselt
kaitlyn.krasselt@ct.gov
(860) 713-6019 (office)
(860) 377-0246 (cell)
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