# Kennedy plans to loosen rules on unapproved peptides

> US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announces plans to allow compounding pharmacies to prepare six peptides not approved by the FDA, reversing the Biden administration's restrictions.
- Title: Kennedy plans to loosen rules on unapproved peptides
- Summary: US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announces plans to allow compounding pharmacies to prepare six peptides not approved by the FDA, reversing the Biden…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmq8nwd748v3o
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## Kennedy announces peptide plan
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr released plans on Wednesday to loosen restrictions on six controversial peptides not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
## What the plan allows
The plan would allow compounding pharmacies to prepare BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c and Semax. The draft came from Kennedy's office rather than the FDA, unusually.
## Expert warnings about safety
Health experts have cautioned against the peptides, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and unknown long-term effects. Unregulated peptides have become popular online and among teens on TikTok.
## What happens next
After official publication later this week, there will be a two-week public comment period. An FDA advisory panel voted in July to loosen restrictions, but FDA staff recommended against it.
## Key takeaway

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced plans to loosen FDA restrictions on six unapproved peptides, allowing compounding pharmacies to prepare them despite expert warnings about safety.