HHS Recommends Science-Based Thresholds to Target Dangerous Enhanced Kratom Products

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HHS recommends science-based thresholds to target dangerous enhanced kratom products

HHS provided science-based concentration and ratio thresholds to the DEA on October 9, 2026, targeting 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MGPI) in enhanced kratom products without sweeping natural botanical kratom into Schedule I classification.

Oct 9, 20261 sourceUS health policy & drug pricing Addiction and Harm Reduction Kratom Deaths and FDA Regulatory Action

HHS recommends science-based thresholds to target dangerous enhanced kratom products