Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold a hearing and establish a task force on the health and safety of products with kratom (an herbal substance that produces opioid- and stimulant-like effects). It also prohibits the FDA from regulating kratom products in a manner that is more restrictive as compared to regulations for food, dietary supplements, or dietary ingredients.
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Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act
USA118th CongressS-3039| Senate
| Updated: 10/4/2023
Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold a hearing and establish a task force on the health and safety of products with kratom (an herbal substance that produces opioid- and stimulant-like effects). It also prohibits the FDA from regulating kratom products in a manner that is more restrictive as compared to regulations for food, dietary supplements, or dietary ingredients.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationExecutive agency funding and structureFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesResearch administration and funding