FDA recommends 7-OH compound found in vapes be controlled

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)