Kratom Action Presents Regulatory Puzzle For FDA
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The agency is seizing imports of kratom but industry seeks to clarify whether the substance, which in large doses can have narcotic effects, can be used in dietary supplements. Because FDA acknowledges kratom is a dietary ingredient, a ban as used for ephedra action may be up for consideration.
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