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Tracking compounded peptide labeling, manufacturing, and import guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Updated as new guidance is issued.

Active Alert: Import Alert 66-40 Expansion (May 29, 2026)

38 foreign peptide API manufacturers added to Import Alert 66-40. Facilities subject to automatic detention. Read full analysis →

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May 29, 2026

Import Alert 66-40 Expansion — 38 Foreign Peptide API Manufacturers

Final

FDA expanded Import Alert 66-40 to cover 38 additional foreign manufacturers of peptide APIs in China, India, and South Korea. Facilities subject to automatic detention without physical examination. Affects an estimated 30% of injectable peptide API supply entering the U.S. annually.

Mar 15, 2026

Compounded Peptide Labeling Requirements Update

Final

Updated labeling requirements for compounded peptide preparations, clarifying required disclosure language, prohibited claims, and documentation standards for 503A and 503B facilities. Effective immediately upon publication.

Jan 8, 2026

503B Outsourcing Facility Inspection Standards — Revised Framework

Under Review

Proposed revision to 503B outsourcing facility inspection standards introducing expanded supplier qualification documentation requirements. Comment period open through April 2026. Expected effective date Q3 2026 pending finalization.

Nov 20, 2025

Peptide API Certificate of Analysis Verification Guidance

Final

Final guidance clarifying FDA expectations for CoA verification practices at compounding facilities. Specifies acceptable third-party testing methodologies, documentation retention requirements, and supplier re-qualification timelines.

Sep 5, 2025

Draft Guidance: Manufacturing Standards for Injectable Peptides

Proposed

Draft guidance outlining updated manufacturing standards for injectable peptide preparations, including sterility assurance requirements, environmental monitoring, and container closure integrity testing. Comment period open through December 2025.

Jul 12, 2025

Import Safety Program — Peptide API Quality Standards

Under Review

Expanded import safety program targeting peptide API quality standards for foreign manufacturers. Framework under review following significant increase in adverse event reports linked to compounded injectable peptides in Q3 2025.

Apr 30, 2025

Compounding Pharmacy Compliance Framework Update

Final

Comprehensive update to the compounding pharmacy compliance framework addressing documentation requirements, facility registration standards, and adverse event reporting obligations. Supersedes 2022 framework guidance.

Feb 14, 2025

Bulk Drug Substances Nomination Process for Peptides

Proposed

Proposed update to the bulk drug substance nomination process for peptide compounds, including revised criteria for inclusion on the 503B bulks list and new clinical need documentation requirements. Public comment period open through May 2025.

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FinalGuidance is in effect
ProposedDraft / comment period open
Under ReviewComment period closed, finalization pending

Guidance items tracked by USA Peptide Pros editorial team. For official FDA guidance documents, visit fda.gov. This tracker is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or compliance advice.

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