by derivatives I mean 6-oxo, 7-oxo.

probably, as i recall

Really? I thought that 6-oxo was going to make it because it is naturally occurring? Can anyone confirm?

Can't verify this, just did a quick google on prohormone ban:

http://forums.anabolicreview.com/showthrea...ad.php?t=127338


To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the definition of anabolic steroids and to provide for research and education activities relating to steroids and steroid precursors.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
...

SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.

by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:

`(A) The term `anabolic steroid' means any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, corticosteroids, and dehydroepiandrosterone), and includes-- [the usual suspects]

Unfortunately you can't rely on this as a rule of thumb. Take weed for example.

In Thailand you can purchase gear from any pharmacy - script free. But protein powder is a no-no.

It's a topsy turvy world we live in.