The FDA states that SARMs are not approved and cannot currently be legally marketed in the United States as dietary supplements or drugs. A product being available online does not establish that its sale is permitted.
What does the FDA say?
The agency's SARMs consumer guidance covers unapproved products, associated health risks and enforcement. It specifically addresses products sold with research-use wording.
Does “research use only” make a sale lawful?
The label does not settle the question. In a 2022 warning letter, the FDA explained that website claims established intended human drug use despite research-only and non-consumption statements on the labels.
That letter documents the agency's findings in that case. It is not a court judgment or a statement about the retailer's current status.
What about possession, research and imports?
These are separate questions. This guide describes the FDA's public marketing position; it does not determine federal or state possession rules, the requirements for a particular research project, or whether an individual shipment can enter the country.
Do not treat a seller's checkout, delivery estimate or discussion of a proposed bill as permission. The exact product and intended activity need their own assessment.
Is the UK position the same?
UK rules require a separate review. See our UK SARMs rules guide for that framework. UK dispatch does not establish US permission.
This page provides general regulatory information. It does not establish lawful supply or importation of any product sold on this website.
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