Product Standards #dea#kratom
DEA Plans to Ban 7-OH Kratom Compound as Schedule I Opioid-Like Substance
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to temporarily ban 7-OH, a kratom compound with opioid-like effects, by placing it in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The ban would apply to products exceeding a specific threshold for two years, with a possible third year extension. The move is supported by the mainstream kratom industry but opposed by 7-OH advocates.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source