Union Parish Becomes Latest Louisiana Community to Ban Kratom Under Local Loophole
Union Parish has banned kratom sales, adding to Louisiana’s growing list of local restrictions. The ordinance, which includes penalties for violators, is part of a...
Union Parish Becomes Latest Louisiana Community to Ban Kratom Under Local Loophole
Union Parish has banned kratom sales, adding to Louisiana’s growing list of local restrictions. The ordinance, which includes penalties for violators, is part of a...
Iowa City Council Pulls U-Turn, Decides to Defer Kratom Ban
The Iowa City Council voted to defer a proposed kratom ban, shifting towards state-level regulation instead. After public testimony from medical experts, the council acknowledged...
Kratom Cafes Push Back Against Heavy-Handed Actions by NYC Health Department
In New York City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has taken abrupt action against kratom and kava cafes, enforcing closures and fines...
Lockport Adds Another Tally to Illinois’ ‘Confusing’ Patchwork of Local Kratom Bans
In Lockport, Illinois, a recent kratom ban has added to the state’s growing “patchwork” of local restrictions, sparking discussions about kratom’s safety and regulation. Although...
Chesterfield Regulation Complicates Kratom Situation in Missouri
It isn’t often that kratom is compared to other supplements or substances in a favorable fashion. A recent decision by one city in Missouri...
Congressional Hearing Highlights Kratom’s Momentum Toward Normalization
A recent Congressional hearing highlighted kratom’s growing momentum toward federal regulation. Advocates, researchers, and consumers gathered to discuss the benefits and risks of kratom, urging...
Comprehensive Kratom Regulations Held Up by California Committee
California's latest effort to regulate kratom stalled in the Senate due to concerns over costs. Assembly Bill 2365 aimed to establish comprehensive consumer protections, including...
American Herbal Products Association Includes Kratom in Latest Edition of Botanical Safety Handbook
Kratom’s inclusion in the American Herbal Products Association's latest edition of the Botanical Safety Handbook marks a significant step toward its normalization as a dietary...
‘Embarrassingly poor evidence and data’: Looking at the Legacy of the Letter that Squashed Kratom Ban
Six years ago, a letter by Brett Giroir, the Assistant Secretary for Health, halted an FDA-led attempt to ban kratom nationwide. This pivotal moment led...
“Do It The Right Way”: How Super Speciosa Became Part of Groundbreaking FDA Study
Kratom advocates have been doing a decades-long dance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the legality, research and safety of the supplement. ...
Virginia’s Unique Attempt to Ban Kratom Shut Down by Advocates
Despite a 2023 law protecting kratom in Virginia, a new attempt to ban it was thwarted by strong public opposition and advocates. The petition, quietly...