Weekly Kratom Industry Updates
ARIZONA – Amendment to Make Kratom a Narcotic & Remove the Arizona KCPAAn amendment was just introduced that would make kratom a narcotic and thus remove the Arizona Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) — putting consumer protections and legal access...
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Key 2025–2026 Updates: Federal Action on 7-OH: In July 2025, the FDA recommended the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classify 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act, citing it as a dangerous, high-potency derivative. The FDA has also begun seizing large quantities of...
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State-by-state developments can feel confusing and fluid, and it’s not always easy to keep track of what’s happening where. The American Kratom Association (AKA) thanks you all for your patience, trust, and activism. It allows the AKA to respond quickly,...
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UTAH – PACK THE ROOM Urgent January Update: Attend Hearing on Kratom Ban Bill Bill: SB 45 – Repeals the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Committee: Senate Business and Labor Committee Date: Monday, January 26 Time: 2:00 PM MT Location:220 Senate Building120 E Capitol StSalt...
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Across the country we're facing a growing wave of state-level ban proposals, and the American Kratom Association (AKA) is fully engaged. The AKA is actively tracking and responding to serious developments in states like Iowa, Georgia, Ohio, Virginia, Utah, South Dakota, and South Carolina, and working closely with experienced lobbying teams in each state to stop these bans before they advance.
