Controlled substances and precursor chemicals are used at SF State in research, teaching and Student Health Services. These substances are regulated by the State of California and the US Drug Enforcement Agency.
Precursor Chemicals
DEA’s strategy in curtailing illicit drug manufacturing is to control raw chemicals necessary to produce legal and illegal drugs called ‘precursor chemicals’ listed in CFR 21 §1310.02(a) [List I] and §1310.02(b) [List II]. These chemicals have the potential to be used in the manufacture of controlled substances. State and federal laws require that vendors follow stringent regulations regarding distribution of these chemicals. For purchase of precursor chemicals, contact your department stockroom or applicable support staff. Review the written controlled substances program for more information about precursor chemicals. Please contact EH&S if you have questions.
Controlled Substances
A controlled substance (CS) is a narcotic or non-narcotic drug under the jurisdiction of the federal Controlled Substances Act and the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, including but not limited to those substances listed in 21 CFR § 1308.11-1308.15. The use of controlled substances in research is subject to regulations by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the California Department of Justice (CA-DOJ).
SF State Program
At SFSU, the Controlled Substance Program Administrator is the Animal Care Facility Manager, the person designated on the DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate that manages the acquisition, use and storage of controlled substances. The Animal Care Facility Manager's responsibility only covers the controlled substances used in research and academic activities related to SFSU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) programs.
Other uses of controlled substances will require the researcher to apply for a separate DEA registration. The written controlled substances program specifies the process for getting department approval and involving EH&S. EH&S manages the written program, establishes the institutional procedures required to maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, and conducts program audits. For questions about procuring or using controlled substances, please contact sfehs@sfsu.edu or call 415-338-2565.
Procedure Flow Charts
- Procedure for Authorizing and Using Controlled Substances
- Procedure for Ordering and Receiving Controlled Substances
Training
All controlled substances users must be trained on storage and record keeping requirements.
Waste
Return unwanted controlled substances to the Animal Care Facility Manager, that are part of his DEA registration. Other unwanted or unused controlled substances must be surrendered to EH&S. Contact sfehs@sfsu.edu for assistance.
All individuals and groups associated with San Francisco State University who have DEA registrations must comply with federal and state laws and University procedures governing controlled substances. Links to the most updated lists of controlled substances and precursor chemicals are available below.
Controlled Substances Annual Report Update
SFSU Controlled Substances Program Manual (an update is pending)
Forms
Application for Controlled Substance Use Authorization (CS Form A)
Authorized CSUA Holder – Controlled Substances Screening (CS Form A-1)
Authorized Personnel – Controlled Substances Screening (CS Form B)
Controlled Substance Use Log (CS Form C)
Controlled Substance Use Log – Page 2 (CS Form C-1)