Legal status by country
Is BPC-157 legal?
How BPC-157is classified in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, side by side. Each country has its own page with a direct answer, the regulator's approval status and what the classification means in practice.
| Country | Status | Classification | Note | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesFDA | Not approved | Not approved; research use only | Not a dietary supplement; flagged by FDA for compounding. | Is BPC-157 legal in the United States? |
| United KingdomMHRA | Not approved | Not licensed | Is BPC-157 legal in the United Kingdom? | |
| AustraliaTGA | Not approved | Prohibited in sport (WADA S0); not approved | Is BPC-157 legal in Australia? | |
| CanadaHealth Canada | Not approved | Not approved | Is BPC-157 legal in Canada? |
US FDA status: Not FDA-approved. Removed from Category 2 (April 2026); PCAC voted 8 to 6 to recommend for compounding (July 2026); awaiting FDA rulemaking. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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General information current as of Sep 2026, not legal advice. Classifications change; confirm with the regulator or 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.