The instant popularity of kratom has raised eyebrows along the corridors of regulatory agencies like the DEA, FDA, and other government officials. Along with the popularity, concerns about its safety have also risen. Different states are treating this matter in different ways. This has brought confusion among users of kratom in different states about the legality of this product. This article explains the legality of kratom to help clear the confusion.
The FDA and DEA’s Action on Kratom
In 2016, the collaboration of the two organizations made kratom to be included on the Schedule 1 drug list. This category of drugs is considered dangerous for the public because it is a classification of drugs with the potential of abuse and they have no medicinal values. They, therefore, have to be restricted.
Some of the drugs on this list include LSD, MDMA, heroin, and marijuana.
Including kratom on such a list, would mean that its use will be highly restricted and controlled by the authorities. As a result, kratom users protested and through a series of petitions managed to make the officials change their position about kratom. There is still a call for more study to help in making rules concerning the use of kratom.
The Import Alert 54-15 from the FDA
With this Alert, confiscation of kratom shipment by law enforcement officials was allowed. The shipment was confiscated without any physical examination of the products being done. Many suppliers lost a substantial amount of money due to the confiscation of consignments.
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