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Congress·In Committee·25 days ago

Senate Bill Targets "Gas Station Heroin" Tianeptine Sold as Fake Dietary Supplements

Also known as: Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This bill stops companies from selling products that are labeled as 'dietary supplements' but do not actually meet the legal definition. This is meant to target dangerous substances, like tianeptine, which are often sold at gas stations or online as supplements even though they can be addictive and harmful.
  • The policy gives the government more power to protect consumers by allowing officials to stop these fake supplements at the border and seize products already on store shelves. This makes it harder for dangerous, unapproved chemicals to reach the public.
  • It also bans any dietary supplement from being sold if it was made or handled by someone who has been officially barred from working in the food and drug industry. This ensures that people who have broken safety laws in the past cannot stay involved in the supplement business.
  • This action is intended to close a loophole where companies sell 'gas station heroin' and other risky drugs under the guise of health products. By tightening these rules, the government aims to reduce accidental overdoses and health problems caused by unregulated pills.
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Milestones

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Feb 5, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S512)

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Food Safety News·over 1 year ago

Durbin wants some changes to 30-year-old law on dietary supplements

Senator Dick Durbin introduced the Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act to prevent illegal ingredients from being marketed as dietary supplements. The bill targets tianeptine, an unapproved drug sold under labels like 'Neptune’s Fix' that has caused severe health emergencies.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 3797
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S512)

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