HHS and DOJ Propose New Scientific Thresholds for Kratom Compounds to Regulate Enhanced Products

The Department of Health and Human Services has recommended new science-based thresholds for potent opioid compounds in kratom, 7-OH and MGPI, to the DEA. The Department of Justice announced the DEA will issue Notices of Intent based on this analysis. This initiative aims to regulate intentionally enhanced kratom formulations, addressing public health concerns without broadly affecting natural botanical kratom.