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Zip Code Checker
This tool allows you to enter your zip code and instantly check whether leaf kratom is legal to ship to your area. The system scans an updatable spreadsheet of restricted zip codes. If your zip code is found in the spreadsheet, leaf kratom CANNOT be shipped to that location. If it’s not found, leaf kratom may be available for shipping.
IMPORTANT: While we strive to keep this information accurate, local laws change frequently. Always verify leaf kratom regulations with local authorities. This tool is for reference only and may contain errors
Restricted Zip Codes
This list of restricted zip codes is compiled based on most recent information available. While we strive for accuracy, there may be gaps or changes that have not been captured. We strongly encourage all leaf kratom vendors to conduct their own thorough research and due diligence to ensure compliance with local regulations. This tool provides preliminary screening only. Independent verification of local laws remains essential for legal compliance.
Additional Considerations
Staying Informed: Leaf kratom laws continue to evolve as legislators gain access to scientific evidence and consumer safety data. Regular verification helps ensure compliance with current regulations.
Traveling: If traveling with leaf kratom products, verify legality in your destination and any states you’ll pass through during transit.
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2024 Kratom Consumer Survey
This survey review offers key insights into the kratom user base, revealing who they are, why they use kratom, and their perspectives on its health effects. -
The Evolution of Kratom: A Historical Timeline
An infographic tracing kratom’s journey from its traditional origins in Southeast Asia to its current complex legal and political landscape in the United States. -
Not All Kratom Is Equal
An infographic of clear visual guide comparing the potency, history, alkaloid sources, and common product forms of leaf kratom, kratom extract, and synthetic 7. -
The Differences Between Kratom Products
A detailed diagram visual comparison of leaf kratom, extracts, and synthetic “kratom,” highlighting distinctions in their market entry, alkaloid profiles, and appropriate regulatory approaches. -
Kratom Safety, Taxonomy, and Regulation
Provides a general overview of kratom, addressing common confusion between product types and outlining the GKC’s goals for a safe and regulated marketplace.
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2024 FDA Study: Kratom Dosing & Safety Results
A summary of an FDA-commissioned study that found controlled servings of dried leaf kratom were generally well-tolerated and resulted in no serious adverse events. -
FDA Pilot Study: Updates on Kratom Alkaloid Research
A presentation from the FDA detailing updates on its pilot dose-finding study of kratom alkaloids, including study design, preliminary observations, and next steps. -
Scientists’ Statement on 7-OH and MGPI Products
A statement from leading scientists clarifying that products with high amounts of 7-OH and MGPI are synthetic and do not constitute natural kratom. -
Scientific Statement on Kratom Products
An overview by scientists covering the history of kratom use, its current regulatory status, and the scientific understanding of its effects in the United States. -
Comprehensive Report on Substance Use Disorders
A detailed analysis comparing the prevalence, severity, and symptoms of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) associated with kratom, caffeine, alcohol, opioids, and other substances. -
The Science of Leaf Kratom: Psychoactive Effects
This document reviews scientific evidence on leaf kratom’s effects, refuting claims about cognitive impairment and abuse potential while clarifying its atypical opioid profile. -
2024 FDA Pilot Study on Kratom Dose Response
Details of the FDA’s pilot study evaluating the effects, safety, and pharmacokinetics of orally administered botanical kratom in non-dependent, recreational polydrug users. - Show more
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Congressional Letter to the FDA on Kratom
A letter from members of Congress to the FDA expressing concerns about mislabeled kratom products and requesting information on consumer protection measures. -
GKC Letter to FDA on Public Safety Guidance
A letter from the Global Kratom Coalition to the FDA, expressing a desire to collaborate on public safety guidance for kratom products and regulatory approaches. -
Louisiana Voter Poll on Kratom Regulation
This poll assesses public opinion in Louisiana regarding kratom’s legality and regulation, including support for banning synthetic drugs while keeping leaf kratom accessible. -
List of Banned Zip Codes: USA
A data file listing zip codes across the country where the sale, possession, or distribution of kratom is currently illegal. -
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KCAC Position: Registration of Kratom Products
This statement advocates for a public registry of kratom vendors and products to ensure transparency, accountability, and a safer market for consumers. -
GKC Statement on Synthetic 7-OH Products
The GKC clarifies its opposition to synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products, arguing they are not kratom and should be regulated as new drugs, not supplements. -
KCAC Position: Status and Legality of 7-OH Products
This KCAC statement discusses the legal and regulatory status of 7-OH products, arguing they are not “kratom” and require a distinct regulatory approach. - Show more
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The Severity and Prevalence of Addictive Substances
This infographic visually compares Substance Use Disorder (SUD) severity and prevalence across various substances, including kratom, heroin, alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. -
Comparative Safety Analysis of Kratom
This document provides a comparative risk analysis of kratom versus other legal and illicit substances, using data from the FDA and poison control centers. -
Contaminants in 7-Hydroxy Mitragynine Products Report
A detailed report identifying synthetic alkaloid contaminants found in 7-Hydroxymitragynine products and discussing the serious implications for regulatory oversight and consumer safety. -
Botanical Safety Handbook: Kratom Entry
An entry for Mitragyna speciosa from the American Herbal Products Association’s handbook, providing safety classifications, contraindications, and potential drug interactions for kratom leaf. -
Debunking Myths About “7”: The Facts
A fact sheet refuting misleading claims about “7” (a synthetic substance), arguing that it is not natural kratom, is not safe, and is deceptively marketed. -
In-Depth: Debunking Myths About “7”
A more detailed version of the fact sheet refuting claims about “7,” providing comprehensive evidence that it is a dangerous, unapproved, and illegal synthetic drug. -
KCAC Position: Proper Labeling of Kratom
This statement advocates for the importance of clear, comprehensive labeling on kratom products to ensure consumer safety and outlines essential information that should be included. -
KCAC Position: Kratom Use in Children
This statement outlines concerns about kratom use by minors, highlighting potential adverse events and the issue of products being marketed in ways that appeal to children. -
UCONN Continuing Education: Kratom Course for Pharmacists
An educational program from the UCONN School of Pharmacy designed to inform pharmacists about natural kratom, its effects, and key points for patient education. -
The Fourth Wave of the Opioid Epidemic
This presentation warns of a potential “fourth wave” of the opioid crisis driven by dangerous and addictive synthetic opioid stimulators, arguing they must be banned. -
Fact Check: “Synthetic 7” and the Opioid Crisis
This KCAC statement fact-checks and refutes misleading claims that the sale of “synthetic 7” products has reduced opioid-related deaths, citing a lack of evidence. -
GKC Perfect Label – Kratom Product Label Guidelines
This document from the Global Kratom Coalition provides comprehensive guidelines for labeling kratom products to ensure consumer safety and regulatory compliance. - Show more
