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Utah Senate approves Kratom Consumer Protection Act requiring lab certification and labeling
Summary
The Senate approved first substitute SB58, the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, requiring independent lab certification and labeling that limits certain alkaloids to naturally occurring concentrations; sponsor Senator Bramble said the measure aims to protect consumers from adulterated products.
Senator Daniel Bramble introduced first substitute Senate Bill 58, the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, saying the measure would require independent laboratory certification and accurate labeling for kratom products so consumers know what they are buying. "What kratom is, it's an herb," Bramble said, adding the bill limits the concentration of 7‑hydroxymitragynine to levels found naturally in the plant and prevents sale of adulterated or synthetic versions.
Supporters compared the proposal to the prior CBD regulatory regime, saying it does not ban kratom but places quality controls on products marketed to Utah consumers. Senator Weiler asked whether the bill would allow unadulterated kratom while excluding adulterated or concentrated products; Bramble confirmed it would. Senator Vickers noted the measure mirrors the state's approach to CBD to protect public safety while allowing lawful commerce.
The Senate recorded the roll call on the motion to read the bill a third time and the first substitute was advanced: the clerk stated the tally as 28 yeas, 1 nay and 0 absent, and the measure was ordered read for a third time. The sponsor said he had received hundreds of constituent emails in support and that the bill is intended to increase consumer confidence by requiring testing and labeling.
The Senate action advances the measure toward final consideration; the transcript shows the bill was moved to third reading with its substitute and the vote recorded.
