The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency that regulates food and drugs, and it has not approved kratom for any use. The FDA has issued warnings about kratom and maintains an import alert affecting its shipment.
The agency’s stance is regulatory rather than a scheduling decision, and kratom remains federally legal to possess even though it is unapproved. See FDA Import Alert and Kratom Legal Status.
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Disclaimer: This glossary entry is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical, legal,
or professional advice. Kratom is not approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.