Legal status by country
Is Clenbuterol legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Clenbuterol is 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.
All four countries, side by side
| Attribute | United States · FDA | United Kingdom · MHRA | Australia · TGA | Canada · Health Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved |
| Classification | Not approved for human use; veterinary drug only | Not licensed | Not approved | Not approved |
| Note | No FDA approval for people. Sold in the US only as a horse bronchodilator, and illegally as a research chemical or weight-loss product. | Not licensed for human use. Veterinary preparations exist. | Not registered for human use; prohibited in sport. | Not approved for human use; products have been seized by regulators. |
US FDA status: Not approved for human use in the United States at any dose or indication. The only US approval is veterinary, as a bronchodilator for horses. It is a licensed human bronchodilator in some other countries. Prohibited in sport by WADA as an anabolic agent.. 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.