Controlled Substances

Providing assistance and monitoring for the use of regulated drugs and precursors in research.

Obtain a controlled substances use authorization (CSUA)

EH&S maintains a campus DEA registration for use of Schedule II-V drugs in research. A Principal Investigator (PI) who wishes to work with controlled substances under our institutional license must send the following documentation to csuse@berkeley.edu to initiate the controlled substance use authorization (CSUA) process:

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Controlled Substance Diluted Solution Usage Log Template

2026

Controlled Substances Use Authorization Registration Form

2026

Project Registration Update Form

2026

Schedule III-V Return Request Form

2026

Schedule II Return Request Form

2026

2026 Fall Semester Reminders for Labs

August 25, 2026
Office of Environment, Health, and Safety
The fall semester is under way, and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) would like to help get you started on the right foot with some key lab safety reminders

Campus Laboratory Safety Policies

The University of California, Berkeley is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for the campus community. Faculty, students, and other personnel in laboratories and other academic settings may work with hazardous materials, equipment, and processes. With regard to safety and environmental protection, this teaching, and research work is governed by state and federal regulations and University policies.

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Dispose of Waste

Master list of waste types is displayed below. Note: If you cannot find the item that you are trying to get rid of in this list, please contact EH&S at ehs@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-3073. collapse all expand all Aerosol Cans

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Controlled Substances Project Registration Update Form

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2020

The Principal Investigator (PI) must use the Controlled Substances Program Project Registration Update Form for changes in personnel, location of storage, or addition of new chemicals. Forms that have been completed, dated and signed must be forwarded to EH&S: csuse@berkeley.edu.