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Vol. 1 · No. 1086

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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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 considering making kratom products illegal if they contain high levels of a specific chemical compound, and it's asking for public input. Small business owners who sell kratom or herbal supplements should review this proposal and submit comments by July 31, 2026 if their business could be affected.

First seen

Jul 6, 2026

Last seen

Aug 26, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. 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

  2. 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