Missouri’s Fourth Attempt to Regulate Kratom Passes in House
Missouri’s House advances HB 1037 to regulate kratom, tackling synthetic additives and ensuring safer products as lawmakers push for long-awaited protections.
Missouri’s Fourth Attempt to Regulate Kratom Passes in House
Missouri’s House advances HB 1037 to regulate kratom, tackling synthetic additives and ensuring safer products as lawmakers push for long-awaited protections.
Tangipahoa Parish Listens to Law Enforcement Over Science, Bans Kratom
Tangipahoa Parish banned kratom in a unanimous vote, disregarding science in favor of law enforcement claims. Despite public pushback and testimonies highlighting misinformation, the council...
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. ...