Legal status by country
Is MOTS-c legal?
How MOTS-cis 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 | Is MOTS-c legal in the United States? | |
| United KingdomMHRA | Not approved | Not licensed | Is MOTS-c legal in the United Kingdom? | |
| AustraliaTGA | Not approved | Not approved; prohibited in sport (WADA) | Is MOTS-c legal in Australia? | |
| CanadaHealth Canada | Not approved | Not approved | Is MOTS-c legal in Canada? |
US FDA status: Not FDA-approved. PCAC voted 7 to 5 to recommend for compounding (July 2026); awaiting FDA rulemaking; one Phase 2a trial recruiting. 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.