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 âonerous and vague.â Matthew Lowe, executive director of […]
STOCKHOLM â In the heart of Scandinavia, a quiet battle is raging over a seemingly innocuous plant: kratom. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (FolkhĂ€lsomyndigheten, 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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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. On September 20, 2024, a Congressional Briefing on kratom was held at the Cannon House Office Building, bringing together top scientists, legislators, and advocates to discuss the current state and future of kratom regulation in the United
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand has raised the permissible daily dose of mitragynine from 0.2 milligrams to 1.0 milligrams. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin announced that this decision will benefit kratom agriculture, as dietary supplement companies can now include more mitragynine in their products. âWith the FDA setting the standard at 1mg
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Jakarta, Indonesia â In a significant move to enhance the quality and reputation of kratom, Indonesia has officially regulated the export of this controversial plant. Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan announced two new policies in September 2024 aimed at increasing the value of exported kratom and ensuring it meets stringent safety standards. New Trade RegulationsThe newly
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Ireland is one of several countries in the EU on the brink of significant changes in its drug policy, with recent developments highlighting a shift towards decriminalization and harm reduction. In 2024, two key events have shaped this narrative:Â the upcoming debate on a marijuana legalization bill. the comprehensive recommendations from the Citizensâ Assembly on
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Will This Major Change Result In Changes In Cannabis and Kratom Legalization in the Czech Republic? Two weeks ago, the Czech Government announced that JindĆich VoboĆil, the key figure behind its groundbreaking cannabis legalization project, will be stepping down in August. VoboĆil, the Czech Republicâs National Coordinator for Drug Policy and the architect of Europeâs
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