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Agriculture department sets kava limit in kratom rules, citing liver‑toxicity concerns; industry pushes back
Summary
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) adopted rules limiting kavapreparations in kratom products to 125 mg per serving, citing potential liver toxicity and a lack of conclusive safety data for combined products. Industry representatives disputed the scientific basis and signaled legal challenges.
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food told the Rules Review and General Government Oversight Committee on Sept. 25 that it has adopted rules limiting kava content in registered kratom products to 125 milligrams of kavalactones per serving and a 250‑milligram daily ceiling for some formulations, citing toxicology concerns and the department’s mission to protect consumers.
Amber Brown, deputy commissioner for UDAF, and Dr. Brandon Forsyth, director of the department’s specialized products division, told lawmakers the department relied on available toxicology literature and regulatory advisories when drafting the…
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