Understanding peptide regulations and lawful use
Research peptides supplied by VOP are not classified as medicines and are not approved for human or veterinary use. Their sale is governed by regulations related to laboratory chemicals and research materials. Our products comply with UK chemical distribution guidelines and are sold strictly for research purposes only.
How peptides are categorised under UK law
Under UK legislation, research peptides:
- are not licensed medicinal products;
- are not governed by the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 when sold for non-medical research;
- may fall under chemical handling regulations when applicable;
- must be sold with clear, non-medical research disclaimers;
- must not be marketed with medical or physiological claims.
- VOP complies fully with advertising and product-description restrictions for research compounds.
Your legal responsibilities
Purchasers are responsible for:
- ensuring products are used only in lawful research settings;
- complying with local authority regulations;
- adhering to laboratory safety guidelines;
- preventing human or animal administration;
- ensuring proper storage, disposal and record-keeping.
- Any misuse may violate UK law and result in personal liability.
No medical claims
VOP strictly avoids advertising peptides or research compounds with any claims relating to:
- health outcomes,
- performance enhancement,
- therapeutic benefit,
- treatment or prevention of disease.
This ensures full compliance with MHRA, ASA and UK consumer protection regulations.