PEPSMITH – Compliance & Legal Overview

Effective Date: July 2025

At PEPSMITH, legal and ethical compliance is central to our operations. This page outlines the structure, status, and operating practices of our company to affirm our commitment to responsible research supply, regulatory alignment, and safety. This document is designed for customers, regulatory entities, financial service providers, and legal professionals seeking clarity on our business model and product classification.

1. Company Legal Structure

PEPMSITH LLC is a Minnesota-based Limited Liability Company, registered and in good standing. We operate exclusively as a research chemical supplier, not as a pharmacy, compounding facility, or health product distributor.

2. Intended Use of Products

All products sold by PEPSMITH are intended solely for laboratory research and analytical purposes. They are:

• Not approved by the FDA

• Not for human or animal consumption or use

• Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, or medical purposes

• Not to be compounded or resold as drugs, dietary supplements, or cosmetics

These statements are clearly disclosed on:

• Our Terms of Service

• Product labels

• Checkout disclaimers

• Packaging inserts

3. FDA Compliance – Research Use Only (RUO)

We label all products in alignment with 21 CFR 809.10(c)(2)(i) as Research Use Only (RUO). Products are not intended for clinical investigations or diagnostic applications.

RUO-specific labeling includes:

• "For Research Use Only"

• "Not for Human or Animal Use"

• No dosing, reconstitution, or administration instructions provided

4. Product Testing & Documentation

All products are tested using HPLC and Mass Spectrometry to ensure purity and identity. Each product listing includes a downloadable Certificate of Analysis (COA), and every shipment contains a printout or digital link to the relevant COA.

5. Packaging, Labeling, and Shipment

We ship all products:

• In tamper-evident, RUO-labeled packaging

• Without any medical symbols or injection-related language

• With COAs and RUO disclaimers enclosed

• Using generic, discreet exterior boxes

All included bacteriostatic water (if shipped) is labeled "For Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for injection or clinical use."

6. Communication & Customer Support Policy

PEPSMITH does not offer guidance or respond to inquiries regarding:

• Dosing

• Preparation/reconstitution

• Injection or administration

• Storage for consumption

Any such requests are ignored or redirected to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

7. Enforcement, Monitoring & Misuse Reporting

We proactively monitor and restrict misuse of our products. This includes:

• Canceling suspicious or non-research orders

• Banning customers who violate our Terms

• Disclaiming all responsibility for third-party content

• Cooperating with authorities if unlawful use is discovered

All customers agree to indemnify PEPSMITH from misuse-related liability at checkout.

8. Regulatory & Financial Platform Cooperation

This page exists to support compliance evaluations by:

• Payment processors (e.g., Shopify, Square, Stripe)

• Shipping partners

• Regulatory authorities

• Industry watchdogs

We make this page publicly available to promote transparency and reduce risk of misclassification.

Contact & Documentation Requests

To request additional documentation, verification of COAs, or a copy of our legal policies, please contact us at:

📩 support@pepsmith.com
🌐 Contact Page

PEPSMITH LLC
Jordan, MN
Registered Business in the State of Minnesota
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