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Last updated: March 2025

Research Use Policy

All compounds sold by Pure Peptides are strictly for in-vitro laboratory research purposes only. By purchasing, you confirm that you understand and agree to the conditions set out on this page.

Important Notice

The compounds supplied by Pure Peptides are not licensed medicines, medical devices, or food supplements. They are not approved for human or veterinary use by the FDA or any other regulatory authority. They are sold exclusively as research reagents for in-vitro laboratory use by qualified researchers.

Permitted Uses

  • In-vitro laboratory research conducted in a properly equipped facility
  • Academic or institutional scientific studies with appropriate oversight
  • Legitimate chemical analysis and compound characterisation
  • Non-clinical biochemical and pharmacological research
  • Research conducted by qualified scientists with relevant training

Prohibited Uses

  • Human consumption, ingestion, injection, or topical application of any kind
  • Veterinary use or administration to animals
  • Resale to individuals for personal, clinical, or recreational use
  • Use as an ingredient in any food, supplement, or unlicensed medicinal product
  • Any clinical, diagnostic, or therapeutic application
  • Any application prohibited under the Controlled Substances Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other applicable US federal or state legislation

Purchaser Confirmation

By placing an order you confirm the following

  • You are 18 years of age or older
  • You are purchasing for legitimate in-vitro research purposes only
  • You have the legal authority to purchase such compounds in your jurisdiction
  • You will comply with all applicable US federal and state laws and regulations
  • You will store, handle, and dispose of compounds in accordance with good laboratory practice
  • You will not supply or transfer compounds to any third party for non-research purposes

Regulatory Status

Research peptides are legal to purchase in the United States for in-vitro research purposes. They are not controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and are not classified as prescription drugs under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act when purchased for non-clinical laboratory research.

However, their regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. It is the purchaser's sole responsibility to confirm that the compounds they are ordering are legal to import and possess in their country before placing an order. Pure Peptides accepts no liability for orders that are seized or refused by customs authorities in any jurisdiction.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as legal advice regarding the regulatory status of any compound in any jurisdiction.

No Medical Advice

Pure Peptides does not provide medical, clinical, veterinary, or health advice of any kind. Product descriptions, research notes, and any other content on this website are provided for scientific reference only and do not constitute instructions, recommendations, or guidance for use in humans or animals.

We are not able to advise on reconstitution for personal use, administration methods, amounts for use in humans, or the suitability of any compound for any clinical purpose. Enquiries of this nature will not be answered.

Right to Refuse

Pure Peptides reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or refund any order at its sole discretion, including where there is reasonable cause to believe that products may be purchased for non-research purposes or where the purchaser has previously violated this policy. No explanation will be provided where an order is refused on compliance grounds.

Questions about permitted research use?

If you have a question about whether a specific application falls within our research use policy, contact us before placing an order.

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