What RUO means
RUO material is manufactured, sold, and shipped for in-vitro or preclinical research. It has not been evaluated by regulators for human administration. This applies regardless of the compound's chemical identity or its therapeutic potential in other regulated forms.
What RUO does not permit
RUO material is not a compounded medication, not a supplement, and not an over-the-counter therapeutic. It is not intended for self-administration, injection into humans or animals, dosing regimens, or any clinical use. Suppliers that market RUO products for human use are outside the compliance category.
Buyer responsibilities
Buyers should represent themselves accurately (research institution, independent laboratory, qualified professional), maintain material safety data, store material appropriately, and dispose of it through standard laboratory waste procedures. Personal use is out of scope.
How reputable suppliers signal RUO
Clear RUO labeling on product pages and packaging, explicit terms of sale that prohibit human use, and refusal to provide dosing guidance. Suppliers that avoid clinical language on their public site are demonstrating the standard.
How Kyzen One handles RUO compliance
We surface RUO suppliers in a category separate from clinical providers. Editorial language on supplier profiles avoids treatment framing. Suppliers that blur the RUO line — for example, by publishing human dosing guidance — are excluded from the marketplace.