Colorado and Missouri Pass the Kratom Consumer Protection Act
On May 17, 2022, state legislators in Colorado and Missouri passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (KCPA). Both governors are set to sign these bills into law, another win for safe, regulated access to kratom across the United States. This continues the steady progress the American Kratom Association (AKA) and other kratom advocacy groups have made at the state level, protecting consumers and the plant we love.
What Is the Kratom Consumer Protection Act?
The Kratom Consumer Protection Act is model legislation drafted by the AKA to keep kratom legal while setting clear quality and safety standards for vendors. Instead of bans, the KCPA brings transparency, lab testing, and accountability to the industry. That means consumers can shop with confidence, knowing the kratom on the shelf has been tested for purity, labeled accurately, and sold by vendors held to a real standard.
Core provisions typically include:
- Mandatory testing for contaminants, heavy metals, and adulterants
- Accurate labeling of alkaloid content, including mitragynine percentages
- Age restrictions, usually limiting sales to adults 21 and older
- Restrictions on synthetic kratom products and dangerously high 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) levels
- Civil penalties for vendors who sell adulterated or mislabeled products
Is Kratom Legal in Colorado?
Yes. Kratom is legal in Colorado for adults, and with the passage of the KCPA, Colorado now joins a growing list of states with formal kratom regulations on the books. The new law establishes labeling and product safety requirements so Colorado consumers get clean, accurately labeled kratom from compliant vendors.
Is Kratom Legal in Missouri?
Yes. Kratom is legal in Missouri, and the Show-Me State has now adopted the same consumer-protection framework. Missouri legislators recognized that smart regulation, not prohibition, is the right path forward. Vendors selling in Missouri are now expected to meet KCPA labeling and testing standards.
Why the KCPA Matters for the Kratom Community
For years, anti-kratom lobbies have pushed for outright bans based on misinformation. The KCPA flips that conversation. It says kratom is safe when sourced responsibly, tested properly, and sold honestly. By setting a baseline of quality, the KCPA protects consumers from bad actors while preserving access for the millions of Americans who rely on kratom as a natural wellness tool for stress, energy, focus, and discomfort.
This matters especially right now. A wave of companies have started spiking products with very high doses of 7-hydroxymitragynine, an alkaloid that is naturally present in kratom only in trace amounts. These spiked, ultra-concentrated 7-OH products are highly addictive and are driving the recent push for kratom bans across the country. The KCPA helps draw a clear line between natural, mitragynine-forward kratom and these synthetic, lab-juiced imitations.
States That Have Passed the Kratom Consumer Protection Act
With Colorado and Missouri on board, the list of KCPA states continues to grow. Other states that have passed versions of the act include:
- Utah
- Georgia
- Arizona
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- Virginia
- Colorado (2022)
- Missouri (2022)
Many more states have active KCPA bills in the legislative pipeline, and the AKA continues to push for federal-level recognition.
What This Means for Kingdom Kratom Customers
The team at Kingdom Kratom has long held our products to standards that meet or exceed KCPA requirements. We are American Kratom Association GMP compliant and operate in an FDA registered manufacturing facility, one of the few kratom vendors in the country who can say that. Every batch is lab tested, every label is honest, and every product is backed by our no questions asked money-back guarantee.
If you live in Colorado, Missouri, or anywhere in the U.S., you can shop our full catalog with confidence:
- Kratom Powder in every vein and strain, sourced from mature trees in Southeast Asia
- Premium Kratom Capsules for taste-free, on-the-go dosing
- Kratom for Relaxation and Stress, a hand-picked selection of calming strains and blends
- Kratom for Energy, white vein strains that support focus and clean energy
- Kratom Sample Packs if you want to try multiple strains before committing to a larger bag
How You Can Support Kratom Advocacy
The fight to keep kratom legal is won state by state, and consumer voices matter more than ever. Here is how you can help:
- Donate to or follow the American Kratom Association at americankratom.org
- Contact your state representatives and ask them to support KCPA legislation
- Buy only from AKA-GMP compliant vendors who lab test their products
- Share your kratom story. Real testimonials change minds
The Bottom Line
Colorado and Missouri passing the Kratom Consumer Protection Act is a big win for the kratom community and a clear sign that smart regulation is winning over fear-driven bans. As more states adopt the KCPA, kratom consumers get safer products, vendors get clearer standards, and the plant we love stays protected. Kingdom Kratom is proud to support the AKA and proud to be one of the GMP compliant vendors leading the way.
