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Quality & Verification
Research Use Only: intended use and responsible handling
Last updated: July 3, 2026
Every product sold on Curo is designated Research Use Only, or RUO. That label is not fine print, it is the framework the whole catalog operates under. This page explains what it means in practice.
What does Research Use Only mean?
All Curo products are intended solely for in vitro study, pre-clinical research, and related scientific purposes. They are not intended for human or animal consumption, ingestion, injection, diagnostic use, or therapeutic use of any kind. The designation defines what the material is for, and everything else on this page follows from it.
Is Curo a pharmacy?
No. Curo is a chemical supplier. Curo is not a compounding pharmacy or compounding facility as defined under section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and it is not an outsourcing facility as defined under section 503B of that Act. The statements on the site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and the products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Who is allowed to buy?
Purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and acquiring products for legitimate research purposes, not for personal consumption or any prohibited use. The information you provide at checkout must be true and accurate. Curo reserves the right to request verification, and to refuse or cancel any order where the information appears inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent with legitimate research use.
What uses are prohibited?
The following are not permitted:
- Human or animal consumption, ingestion, or injection.
- Diagnostic, clinical, or therapeutic application in any patient.
- Any purpose prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Confirmed misuse results in immediate termination of the account and may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Why won't you tell me how to use a product?
Because doing so would be inconsistent with Research Use Only. Curo does not provide medical advice, dosing instructions, administration guidance, or protocols, and nothing on the site should be read as a medical claim or recommendation. Our educational articles cover laboratory handling, such as reconstitution and storage, because that is part of working with the material as a research chemical. They stop short of use in humans or animals by design.
What does responsible handling look like?
Treat the material as what it is: a research chemical. Store it correctly, reconstitute it with the right solvent, keep it labeled with its lot number, and verify each lot against its Certificate of Analysis. The handling articles in this help center are written to that standard.