US EditionFDA recommends concentrated Kratom be scheduled as illicit substance
UNITED STATES, JUL 29 – FDA urges classifying synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine as Schedule I to curb opioid-like abuse while maintaining legal access to natural kratom used by over 24 million Americans.
- On July 29, 2025, U.S. health officials proposed adding 7-hydroxymitragynine , a compound found in kratom, to the list of Schedule I controlled substances.
- This action responds to rising concerns about synthetic 7-OH products that mimic opioids and pose health risks, unlike largely unregulated natural kratom.
- The FDA previously sent warning letters on July 15, 2025, to seven companies marketing concentrated 7-OH in tablets, gummies, and drinks, stating these products may be dangerous.
- FDA Commissioner Marty Makary emphasized that the focus is on the synthetic opioid derivative 7-hydroxymitragynine because of its addictive qualities, rather than on the natural kratom leaf or its ground form.
- The scheduling is intended to protect consumers from harmful synthetic products while preserving safe access to natural kratom used regularly by over 24 million Americans.
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US health officials warn about kratom-linked products
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are warning Americans about the risks of an opioid-related ingredient increasingly added to energy drinks, gummies and supplements sold at gas stations and convenience stores, recommending a nationwide ban.
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by Emily Kopp at CDN - WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally requested for a popular kratom derivative to be classified as a controlled substance Tuesday. The Trump administration’s top health officials said at a press conference Tuesday that they are seeking to curb the use of 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH. Kratom derives from a tropical evergreen tree that … Click to read the rest HERE-> Trump FDA Pushes For ‘Gas Station…
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