The American Kratom Association (AKA) has publicly praised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its recent crackdown on vendors selling products containing dangerous, chemically manipulated compounds such as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), pseudoindoxyl, and “M”. These substances, often marketed as kratom, are synthetic or highly concentrated versions that appear only in trace amounts in natural kratom and pose significant risks to consumers.
The FDA’s enforcement action included issuing Warning Letters to companies making illegal therapeutic claims and selling unapproved formulations. The agency made clear that such products—often found in tablets, drink mixes, and shots—are considered unapproved drugs and adulterated foods under federal law.
Mac Haddow, senior fellow at the AKA, emphasized that these products mislead consumers and threaten public safety, calling for continued aggressive enforcement. The AKA continues to advocate for stricter state-level regulations to protect consumers and maintain access to safe, natural kratom.
Read the full release at Reuters.