Determine How Long to Retain Forms & Logs

DAF/DCM Registrations

FORM NAME	RETENTION TIME
DEA Schedule II	2 years
DEA Schedule III-V	2 years
Aliquot Log	2 years
Initial Inventory Form
DEA Schedule II	Permanently
DEA Schedule III-V	Permanently
Annual Inventory Form The required annual inventory for WashU is performed on a single day every spring. Researchers with controlled substances will be contacted and provided the material needed to submit for that year’s inventory. Please contact EH&S with questions or to obtain blank inventory forms.	2 years (through WashU)
Disposal – Complete with DAF/DCM stockroom consultation	2 years

Individual Registrations

Controlled Substances for any use in research must NOT be obtained using a Controlled Substances Practitioner Registration.

DEA: https://deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/registration.html
BNDD: http://health.mo.gov/safety/bndd/faqs.php​

FORM NAME	RETENTION TIME
Request Form
DEA Schedule II	2 years
DEA Schedule III-V	2 years
Aliquot Log	2 years
Initial Inventory Form
DEA Schedule II	Permanently
DEA Schedule III-V	Permanently
Annual Inventory Form
Disposal Form, DEA Form 41 – Complete with EH&S consultation	2 years