Regulated Substances

This training provides essential knowledge on the handling, security, and storage of regulated substances to ensure compliance with DEA, EPA, and other regulatory standards. Participants will learn best practices for safeguarding controlled substances, managing access, and preventing non-compliance risks.

• Risks of theft, diversion, and misuse of controlled substances
• Importance of compliance with DEA and EPA regulations to protect public health and organizational reputation
• DEA Title 21 CFR Part 1301: Minimum security standards for controlled substances
• EPA Risk Management Program (RMP): Hazardous substances and threshold quantities
• State and local laws that may impose additional requirements
• Schedule I & II: Locked, bolted safes or steel cabinets with double-lock systems
• Schedule III-V: Locked drawers or cabinets meeting security standards
• Refrigerated substances: Locked containers inside locked refrigerators
• Anchoring safes and cabinets to walls or floors or ensuring they weigh over 750 lbs
• Tamper-resistant locks and restricted access to authorized personnel only
• Secure storage of usage logs to prevent identification
• Screening and documentation of authorized users per 21 CFR 1301.90
• Immediate revocation of access for unauthorized personnel
• Regular monitoring and updating of access logs
• Separate storage from controlled substances
• Compliance with chemical hazard storage protocols (flammables, corrosives)
• Secure disposal and theft prevention measures
• Double-locked steel cabinets for Schedule I & II substances
• Restricted access to minimize diversion risks
• Regular audits and key control procedures for compliance
• DEA fines, criminal charges, and loss of research licenses
• Reputational damage and increased risk of public harm

Certificate of Completion for Regulated Substances Handling and Storage Training

DEA Title 21 CFR Part 1301: Security Requirements for Controlled SubstancesEPA Risk Management Program (RMP) StandardsState and Local Controlled Substances Regulations

This course is ideal for individuals handling controlled substances in research, healthcare, or industrial settings.Emphasis is placed on compliance, security best practices, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.