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Regulatory Roundup: Age Restriction Law Challenge, Protein Powder Investigation, DEA 7-OH Action & Herbal Tincture Victory

Get updated on the latest regulatory developments shaping the natural products industry.

July 7, 2026

CRN's Supreme Court challenge, Texas' protein powder investigation, DEA's action on synthetic 7-OH, and New Hampshire's herbal tincture victory highlight the latest regulatory developments shaping the dietary supplement and natural products industry.

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) capsules with kratom powder and green leaves on wooden table background.

FDA is Right to Restrict 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) Products

Here's why FDA’s intent to schedule 7-OH products is smart, science-based policy.

August 30, 2025

Dr. C. Michael White, Pharm.D.

Find out why this expert is encouraged to see proposed federal regulations reflect the general consensus of kratom consumers and major kratom researchers, and not conflate natural leaf kratom with 7-OH.

Top view of Kratom powder in ceramic spoon and Kratom capsules on wooden table.

FDA Takes Action on 7-OH Products

FDA recommends scheduling of 7-OH, distinguishes kratom leaf from illicit products masquerading as dietary supplements, AHPA shared.

August 4, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Natural Products Association (NPA) and American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) applauded FDA's action on 7-OH products falsely marketed as kratom.

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Selling 7-OH Products

"These 7-OH products are not legitimate 'dietary supplements,'" said NPA's Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.

July 15, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

“Based on peer-reviewed research from leading experts, highly concentrated or semi-synthetic 7-OH products pose significant public health risks and have been falsely marketed as ‘kratom,’” said NPA's Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.