Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Extension of Comment Period
Health and Human Services Department — observed across 2 documents over 51 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The federal government is proposing to control kratom products with high levels of hydroxymitragynine as restricted drugs, effectively banning their sale. Kratom sellers should test their inventory now and submit comments by September 10 if this proposed restriction would hurt their business.
First seen
Jul 6, 2026
Last seen
Aug 26, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Stage timeline
Notice·Jul 6, 2026·91 FR 41049
Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Information
comments close Jul 31, 2026#2026-13608
Notice·Aug 26, 2026·91 FR 55104
Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Extension of Comment Period
comments close Sep 10, 2026#2026-17409