Legal status · Australia
Is 5-Amino-1MQ legal in Australia?
No. 5-Amino-1MQ is not an approved medicine in Australia; its classification is "Not approved; prohibited in sport (WADA)". Nothing containing it is authorized for any use in people. Vials labeled "for research use only" are not exempt: that label does not make human use lawful. Human evidence: Preliminary.
5-Amino-1MQ in Australia at a glance
| Classification | Not approved; prohibited in sport (WADA) |
|---|---|
| TGA approval status | Not approved by TGA |
| Evidence level | Preliminary (research strength: Preliminary) |
| Reviewed | Sep 2026 |
Classification and note come from the 5-Amino-1MQ profile, checked against Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) listings at the reviewed date.
What this means
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No product containing 5-Amino-1MQ is approved by TGA for any use in Australia, so nothing on the market is authorized for people.
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"Research use only" is a vendor label, not a legal category that permits human use. It does not exempt a product from medicines law.
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Importing, supplying or promoting it for human use can fall under medicines legislation in Australia. This page is general information, not legal advice.
What 5-Amino-1MQ is
An experimental small-molecule enzyme inhibitor studied in animals for fat metabolism and muscle, popular on longevity resources.
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule that inhibits the enzyme NNMT, which is involved in fat cell metabolism and cellular energy handling. In animal studies, blocking NNMT reduced fat accumulation and supported muscle.
Mechanism: Inhibits nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), altering fat cell energy metabolism and preserving cellular NAD-related pathways.
Regulatory history: Not FDA-approved; experimental
How TGA treats this kind of product
Registers or lists therapeutic goods on the ARTG and schedules substances in the Poisons Standard. Many peptides are Schedule 4 (prescription only), so possession without a prescription and personal importation are restricted even when no product is registered.
The classification above is the The Longevity Archive reading of Therapeutic Goods Administration listings for 5-Amino-1MQ at the reviewed date, not a legal opinion. Rules change, and importing, prescribing and possessing a compound can each be treated differently. Check the regulator directly before acting on anything here.
5-Amino-1MQ in other countries
Frequently asked questions
Is 5-Amino-1MQ legal in Australia?
No. 5-Amino-1MQ is not an approved medicine in Australia; its classification is "Not approved; prohibited in sport (WADA)". Nothing containing it is authorized for any use in people. Vials labeled "for research use only" are not exempt: that label does not make human use lawful. Human evidence: Preliminary.
Can I buy 5-Amino-1MQ in Australia?
No approved product exists to buy. In Australia 5-Amino-1MQ is classified as "Not approved; prohibited in sport (WADA)", so there is no licensed pharmacy product. Vendors selling it "for research use only" are not selling it for human use, and that label does not change its legal status. This site does not list or recommend vendors.
Is 5-Amino-1MQ TGA approved?
No. In Australia 5-Amino-1MQ is classified as "Not approved; prohibited in sport (WADA)", which is not a TGA marketing approval. For comparison, the US FDA status is: Not FDA-approved; experimental. Evidence level: Preliminary.
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Full research profile
Mechanism, cited studies, FDA status and the full legal summary for 5-Amino-1MQ live on its compound profile.
5-Amino-1MQ profileThis page is general information about the regulatory status of 5-Amino-1MQ in Australia, current as of Sep 2026. It is not legal advice, and classifications change; check Therapeutic Goods Administration directly or consult a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships and does not recommend where to buy anything.