regulations
On July 1, 2026, the DEA announced its intent to place 7-hydroxymitragynine — 7-OH — above a specific concentration threshold into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. If you’ve seen the concentrated 7-OH gummies, tablets, and shots sold as “kratom” at gas stations and smoke shops, those are the products this action targets. Natural kratom leaf is not covered — and that distinction is written directly into the rule as a measurable lab threshold.
For Kraken customers, nothing changes. Every product in our catalog starts as natural kratom leaf, tests below the scheduled 7-OH threshold, and ships with a per-batch certificate of analysis to prove it. Here’s what the action actually says, what’s covered and what isn’t, and why the federal government just drew the same line we’ve built our catalog around since 2014.
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Georgia just created a special committee to study kratom — and the timing matters.
The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances is chaired by Rep. Rick Townsend (R-Brunswick), one of the most outspoken kratom critics in the state. Townsend has tried to ban kratom before. This committee gives him a new platform to build the case for criminalization.
The committee meets Wednesday, June 17 at 9:00 AM in Atlanta. Kratom consumers need to be in that room.
What the Committee Is — and Why It’s a Threat
Study committees meet between legislative sessions. They hear testimony, gather data, and make recommendations that shape the bills introduced next session.
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Well, folks, if you went looking for us on Instagram this week and found a big, empty void where the Kraken Kratom page used to be — no, you didn’t hallucinate it. We got the boot. Again.
Pour one out for the reels. Light a candle for the carousels. Our Instagram page has officially joined the choir invisible.
So… what happened?
The short version: Instagram decided our account was a little too kratom-y for its liking and pressed the big red button. No warning, no conversation, no “hey, let’s work it out” — just poof, gone.
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There is no doubt that the ongoing pandemic has affected the world in immeasurable ways, and it will continue to do so for some time. Like many industries, the Kratom industry has been forced to undergo some changes while continuing to serve its customers during these trying times.
When it comes to getting your supply of Kratom on a regular basis, what can you expect from your orders? Read on to find out.
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Many people get nervous about traveling with a botanical like kratom because it can be confusing to know what is and what is not allowed to be brought along for air travel in particular. Due to the constant changes in kratom’s legal status, it can be extra confusing. Today, we’ll cover some major dos and don’ts to follow when you’re on the road with kratom to help you travel with ease.
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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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