r/RedLightHollandTRIP • u/ShroomDaddyC • Jan 30 '25

Red Light Holland, in Partnership with FDA-Compliant and DEA-Registered Irvine Labs, Updates R&D Plan Focused On Commercialization

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/red-light-holland-partnership-fda-131500103.html
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u/TheSleepingPoet Jan 30 '25

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Psilocybin Firm Eyes Global Market with New Shelf-Life Technology

Red Light Holland, a Canadian company specialising in psilocybin microdosing, has joined forces with Irvine Labs in California to improve the shelf life of its naturally derived psychedelic products. The partnership aims to develop a commercial product that can be legally exported to emerging markets and used in clinical trials.

Irvine Labs, which is licensed by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to handle controlled substances like psilocybin and LSD, has applied for a 2025 quota to import psilocybin. Once approved, it will test advanced dehydration and packaging techniques to extend product longevity. Red Light Holland will supply the raw material from its Netherlands farm.

The move is expected to boost the company's ability to enter legal markets and support government-backed mental health studies. CEO Todd Shapiro said the collaboration would help ensure high-quality production and global distribution. He also expressed optimism about regulatory changes in the United States, mainly if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes on a key health role, as he has shown openness to alternative therapies.

Irvine Labs President Shaun Land highlighted the company’s experience in natural medicines, stating that improving shelf stability is essential for bringing psilocybin-based treatments to broader markets. While the project depends on regulatory approvals, both companies believe their research will help establish psilocybin micro-dosing as a reliable option in mental health care.