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In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Kratom community, Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to ban Kratom—just one signature from Governor Jeff Landry away from becoming law. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Jay Morris and carried in the House by Rep. Debbie Villio, paints a grim picture for Kratom access in the Bayou State.
The Louisiana House voted overwhelmingly in favor of the ban, 86–6, following a 26–11 vote in the Senate earlier this month. Unless Governor Landry vetoes or amends the bill, Kratom will soon be illegal throughout the state.
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If you have a favorite local shop that stocks Kratom or a trusted brand you buy from online, you may have noticed that they don’t have a significant social media presence. Despite social media being one of the most popular ways to connect with and find customers, many Kratom businesses refrain – or are restricted – from using these platforms.
Why isn’t Kratom found on social media much, and what do laws and regulations have to do with this restriction?
Today, we’ll explain more about how Kratom businesses are limited in advertising, publishing, and posting on social media. Find out why what we say is tightly controlled and what you can take away from this knowledge.
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For the second year in a row, Kraken Kratom has been named an American Kratom Association (AKA) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Qualified Kratom Vendor. Kraken is the first company to achieve this recognition for two consecutive years, initially earning qualification when the AKA launched its GMP Standards Program in 2019.
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In 2020, the American Kratom Association has publicized its goal of getting 21 more states to pass a Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA) so that the total number of states in the USA with this type of law in place reaches 25.
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Those that are interested in Kratom have probably seen the acronym AKA before, but they might not realize what it represents. Learn about the American Kratom Association and the work they do on behalf of the kratom community.
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At Kraken, we hold the health and safety of our customers as our highest priority, and we take our responsibility to provide pure, safe products seriously. Read our response to the FDA’s recent statement regarding heavy metals in kratom.
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