Every order placed with Arcovex Biotech is governed by the RUO classification. Before purchasing, buyers are required to read, understand, and agree to the terms below. This page is not legal advice — it is plain-language guidance.
Definition · Research Use Only (RUO)
A material classified as Research Use Only has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any equivalent regulatory body for safety or efficacy in human or veterinary therapeutic, diagnostic, or prophylactic applications.
RUO status means the compound is intended for use in controlled laboratory settings — in vitro experiments, analytical method development, cell culture research, or authorized animal model studies — by qualified researchers with appropriate institutional oversight where applicable. It does not mean the compound is safe or appropriate for human use in any context.
Buyer Responsibilities
Use compounds exclusively for in vitro research, analytical testing, or authorized preclinical study. No exceptions.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing research chemical acquisition and use in your jurisdiction.
Maintain secure storage and restrict compound access to trained laboratory personnel with appropriate qualifications.
Maintain IRB, IACUC, or equivalent institutional approval documentation where required for the research application.
Do not transfer, resell, or redistribute materials to third parties unless that transfer is authorized under your institutional framework.
Prohibited Uses
Human administration in any form — subcutaneous, intravenous, oral, topical, intranasal, or otherwise.
Veterinary administration outside of formally authorized preclinical research protocols with documented oversight.
Resale to consumers, personal wellness buyers, clinics, or practitioners for patient or client use in any capacity.
Incorporation into dietary supplements, compounded pharmaceuticals, food products, or consumer health formulations.
Use as a reference for therapeutic dosing, clinical protocols, or any application involving human health outcomes.
Import & Jurisdiction Note
Import requirements, scheduling status, and permissible research-use classifications vary by country, state, and institution. Some compounds may be subject to import notification requirements, controlled-substance scheduling, or customs documentation depending on destination. Arcovex Biotech does not determine import legality on a buyer's behalf. Buyers are solely responsible for confirming that a compound may be lawfully imported, received, and used in their jurisdiction prior to placing an order. We recommend consulting your institution's regulatory affairs, compliance, or import/export office before international orders.
Document & Label Matching
Every vial ships with a label carrying a unique lot number. That lot number must match the lot number on the COA and any other documentation provided with the order. Buyers should confirm this match before laboratory use. If the lot number on a received vial does not match the accompanying documentation, the buyer should contact Arcovex before using the material rather than assuming the documents apply.
Order Attestation
Required at checkout
Before your research order is processed, you will be required to confirm the following. This attestation is recorded and retained with your order record.
Compliance or legal questions?
We can assist with documentation, jurisdiction-specific questions, and institutional procurement requirements.