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FDA recommends 7-OH compound found in vapes be controlled

By Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025 | 10:15 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug administration is recommending the scheduling of the 7-OH compound as a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said on Tuesday.

Many 7-OH products are available in vape stores and the

compound is present within drinks and children’s gummies, he said at a news conference.

(Reporting by Ahmed Aboulenein; writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Caitlin Webber)