is gbl illegal in the US

GBL Gamma-butyrolactone

introduction:

Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), a chemical used in industry, is a precursor to and illegal alternative for gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB).

Because GBL and 1,4-butadiene (BD) share structural similarities with GHB, there is evidence that these compounds are

transformed to GHB when taken orally.

Schedule I depressants include GHB. In the 1990s, GHB misuse rose in popularity among teenagers and young adults in dance clubs

and “raves” and earned notoriety as a drug used in date rape.

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Is gbl illegal in the US?

Regulatory status

GBL is a drug on the List I under the Controlled Substances Act.GHB is forbidden under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Gamma-butyrolactone and BD are structurally related to GHB, and there is evidence that when taken orally, they turn into GHB.

GBL and BD have been sold and used in place of GHB in an effort to abide by regional, national, and international bans.

Both GBL and BD may be categorized as “controlled substance analogues” under the CSA if they are intended for human

consumption in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 802(32)(A) and 813.

Uses of licent

GBL is a frequently used industrial chemical solvent and intermediate that can be found in nail polish removers, cleansers, adhesives,

and paint removers. The amount of GBL produced globally is measured in hundreds of thousands of metric tons.

Unlawful Uses:

Due to its euphoric and sedative qualities, GBL is misused.

The majority of GBL users self-inject it, with a typical recreational dose of 1 mL. Compared to GHB, GBL has

a quicker start of effects and a longer duration.

Australia:

GBL is categorized as a substance that poses a risk to health rather than as a drug.

Although rules set to go into effect on April 1 will allow the handling of drugs for industrial uses, GBL and 1,4-Butanediol

will be able to be labeled as controlled substances.

Canada:

In Canada, GBL is listed on Schedule VI of the “Controlled Drugs and Substances Act” as a controlled substance.

Vendors are required by Schedule VI of the “Controlled Drugs and Substances Act” to gather data on GBL purchases.

The Act also outlaws the import and export of GBL, defining it as either a crime punishable by an indictment

with up to 10 years in jail or an offense punished by summary conviction with up to 18 months in prison.

The possession of GBL by a person is allowed in Canada.

Germany:

Despite not being included in the narcotics statute, GBL distribution is regulated. When intended to be sold for human consumption

or for the synthesis of GHB, possession is not strictly prohibited but may result in punishment under the Medicines Act.

The prohibition of GHB has led to a rise in GBL consumption in recent years.

SAR of Hong Kong:

The Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 134, Schedule 1 (with the exception clause at Paragraph 16D), classifies GBL as a dangerous substance.

Any individual who is discovered to be in possession of it in violation of this Ordinance may be subject to a fine of HK$1,000,000 and a 7-year sentence upon conviction.

Israel:

GBL was listed as a chemical that was prohibited as of 2007.

Netherlands:

In contrast to GHB, GBL is not included in the narcotics law, although its distribution is restricted. Possession is not prohibited,

but when intended for human consumption or the synthesis of GHB, it may be penalised under the Medicines Act.

China’s People’s Republic:

Since June 7th, 2021, GBL has been controlled as a Class III drug precursor.

GBL is regarded as a drug in Poland. Manufacturing, processing, reworking, importing, and distribution of GBL all require a license.

Russia:

GBL was designated as a psychoactive drug on February 22, 2012. Its trafficking is restricted, and any unauthorized sale,

purchasing, or other use is punished by up to 20 years in prison.

Sweden:

GBL is categorized as a substance that poses a risk to health rather than as a drug. Despite newly passed legislation that will go into

effect on 1 April 2011 allowing the handling of drugs for industrial uses, GBL and 1,4-Butanediol will still be allowed to be labeled as restricted substances.