New South Carolina Kratom Law: Key Details Protecting Minors with Age Restrictions In May 2025, South Carolina enacted a significant law banning kratom sales to individuals under 21, a measure designed to safeguard young consumers while preserving access for responsible adults. As reported by WSPA, the legislation, signed into effect earlier this year, also requires clear labeling on kratom products and prohibits sales near schools. This law marks a pivotal moment for kratom, a botanical derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant, which has sparked both interest and debate due to its growing popularity and varying state regulations. Supporting Responsible Kratom...
Colorado is making headlines once again by stepping up efforts to regulate kratom, the popular botanical known for its energizing and calming effects. The latest legislative move, bill SB25-072, recently passed by the state legislature, is now awaiting Governor Jared Polis’s signature. Here's everything you need to know about this new development. What's in the New Bill? The bill introduces significant changes designed to improve consumer safety and regulate the kratom market more strictly: Age Restrictions: Sales of kratom products will be limited exclusively to adults aged 21 and older. Retail Guidelines: Kratom products must be stored behind the counter,...
Jones County Reverses Kratom Ban, Aligns with Mississippi's New Statewide Regulation In a significant policy shift, the Jones County Board of Supervisors has voted to rescind its local kratom ban, opting instead to align with Mississippi's newly enacted statewide regulation under House Bill 1077. This decision marks a pivotal moment for kratom consumers and vendors, emphasizing the importance of standardized, science-based policies over fragmented local ordinances. Understanding HB1077: Mississippi's Statewide Kratom Regulation Signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves, HB1077 introduces comprehensive measures to regulate kratom across Mississippi: Age Restriction: Prohibits the sale and possession of kratom products to individuals...
At K Tropix, we believe in real wellness—powered by plants, not pharmaceuticals masquerading as supplements. That’s why we’re drawing a hard line when it comes to synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Recent developments in kratom science and industry ethics have made it painfully clear: Synthetic 7-OH is not kratom. It’s a semi-synthetic opioid with proven risks. And no matter how it’s marketed, it doesn’t belong in the natural products space. Let’s Back Up: What Is 7-Hydroxymitragynine? 7-OH is one of over 40 known alkaloids found in the kratom leaf (Mitragyna speciosa)—but here’s the key: in natural kratom, it appears only in trace...