In a recent move, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has officially banned kratom, categorizing it as a narcotic substance alongside its primary alkaloid, mitragynine. This decision adds kratom to…
JONGKONG KIRI HILIR, Indonesia – West Kalimantan Governor Sutarmidji is advocating for higher earnings for kratom farmers as new regulations reshape Indonesia’s kratom export landscape. Speaking to kratom farmers during…
The Czech Senate recently passed a significant bill concerning the regulation of psychomodulatory substances, including kratom and cannabis derivatives like HHC. This bill, approved on October 9, 2024, amends the…
A preliminary report from an ongoing FDA clinical study has found that kratom capsules, even in very high doses over a short period, are well-tolerated by participants. This pilot study,…
Germany Considering Kratom BanThe European Kratom Association (EKA) has announced that Germany is considering a ban on kratom.The EKA released the following statement (translated from German), along with a petition…
The Czech Republic faced a unique challenge: minors were consuming kratom purchased from vending machines. Instead of banning kratom, the national drug policy coordinator, Jindrich Voboril, advocated for regulation. In…
In an effort to boost Indonesia’s agricultural and export sectors, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko has called for an acceleration of the establishment of kratom trade regulations. The recent meeting…
Ireland is on the cusp of significant changes in its drug policy, with recent developments indicating a shift towards decriminalization and harm reduction. In 2024, two pivotal events have shaped…