FDA Moves to Reevaluate Several Peptides American Med Spa Association FDA to Convene Expert Panel on Expanding Access to Peptides Amid Safety, Regulatory Debate AJMC The wellness world is eager for RFK Jr.'s promised move on peptides : NPR Some peptides are FDA approved drugs. Some are legal supplements. Some are neither. The same word, peptide, covers all three categories. The regulatory status of the specific compound is what determines legality.