There is no doubt that kratom is gaining in popularity. New brands are popping up each week as others disappear. Dietary supplements as a whole have always faced questions about quality and kratom is no different.
Unfortunately, issues with product quality are very pervasive in the kratom industry and there are many unscrupulous kratom vendors that are not taking the proper steps to protect their customers. The good news is that organizations like the American Kratom Association (AKA) are answering the call and providing guidance to the industry in the form of their GMP standards program.
GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practice. GMP is promulgated by FDA regulations, and compliance is required to market dietary supplements. The regulations provide a quality control framework for manufacturers and distributors to follow. While the regulations do not explicitly tell businesses how to operate – as all businesses have unique ways of doing things – they do provide clear guidelines to follow.
By implementing GMP processes, kratom manufacturers can ensure the quality and safety of their products. This is especially important because kratom that is imported to the United States is delivered in a raw form that does not meet modern food safety standards.
