In conducting research with controlled substances, University authorized employees must comply with federal and state laws and regulations regarding their uses, including registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), storage requirements, inventory maintenance and substance disposal. A condensed guide to federal regulations, as well as policies and forms pertaining to controlled substances are all available.

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS) is responsible for monitoring compliance.   Please contact Greg Casura, Safety Specialist/Ergonomist, at casur001@tc.umn.edu with questions.  At UMD, please contact the UMD Environmental Health and Safety Office at 7273 0r e.mail: ehso@d.umn.edu