BANGKOK, Oct 24 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Though kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) has been removed from the narcotics list, makers of kratom-spiked “herbal drinks” still need to obtain a permit.
Deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said recently that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires manufacturers of kratom extract and brews to seek permission under the 2019 Herbal Products Act.
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