In a significant win for advocates of kratom, the Utah Legislature recently shelved House Bill 509. The bill, which sought to impose stricter pre-market approval requirements on kratom products, faced fervent opposition from the Global Kratom Coalition (GKC). The advocacy group criticized the proposed measures as both “onerous and vague.” Matthew Lowe, executive director of […]
STOCKHOLM – In the heart of Scandinavia, a quiet battle is raging over a seemingly innocuous plant: kratom. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten, or FHM) has recently recommended classifying kratom as a narcotic, a move that has ignited a firestorm of debate among scientists, policymakers, and the public alike. Kratom, a tropical tree
In a bid to enhance the quality and safety of kratom exports, the Indonesian government introduced new regulations in September 2024. These regulations, outlined in Minister of Trade Regulation Number 20 of 2024, prohibit the export of low-quality, untested, and contaminated kratom products. However, the transition to these new standards has led to significant shipment
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Maurice Kevin O’Rourke, a 64-year-old carpenter from Mississauga, Ontario, has been sentenced to life in prison in Dubai after being found with CBD oil and cannabis in his luggage while transiting through the city. O’Rourke, who suffers from Addison’s disease, uses CBD to relax and improve his overall wellness. His wife, Pamela O’Rourke, has expressed
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