Controlled Substances Update

April 24, 2023

If you work with vertebrate animals, certain anesthetics, analgesics, or euthanasia solutions may be regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Your work with these substances cannot resume until you have obtained a registration with SC DHEC and a license with the DEA.

The Office of Occupational and Environmental Safety (OES) is responsible for facilitating this process and have posted resources on their website.
For more information and guidance on how to apply for a registration/license, please visit the OES Controlled Substances page. We have also put this link on the IACUC FAQ page.