RESOURCES > Chemical Control Program > Chemical Registration and Reporting Requirements
Chemical Registration and Reporting Requirements
Questions & Answers
Question: How is a DEA Chemical Registration Control Number constructed?
Answer: The Control Number assigned is unique for each applicant. An explanation follows:
Construction of DEA Chemical Registration Control Number
The chemical registration control number, which is a temporary number issued until final registration is approved, has a total of ten characters.
FOR EXAMPLE: CONTROL NUMBER: W10063838Y
| 1: | The first digit is" W" (indicating the applicant applied online) or an "H" (indication the applicant applied vial mail). |
| 2-4: | These numbers indicate the Julian date. |
| 5-7: | These are random numbers that are computer generated. |
| 8-9: | These are random numbers that are computer generated indicating the number of application in a batch. |
| 10: | This is a letter which is a code for the activity applied for (i.e., importer, exporter, or manufacture). |
Question: What is the procedure for obtaining status of an application for chemical registration?
Answer: If an applicant has reason to need information about the status of a chemical application, the applicant should contact their Local Diversion Field Office and ask to speak with a Diversion Investigator who will assist them.
