The New American Kratom Association Requirements
The Mitragyna Speciosa plant is not dangerous on its own — the issue is the unregulated production of kratom products by illegitimate companies that could potentially contain dangerous ingredients like synthetics or fentanyl, which turn a helpful herb into a potential death sentence. Because Kratom is a plant-based product there are also the risks of microbe, bacteria and other unwanted contaminate growth if safe manufacturing standards are not practiced.
Does Your Favorite Kratom Company Make The A-List?
The American Kratom Association and its GPM Program set the standards for the methods, facilities, and controls used in the processing of kratom products, so you can use kratom without worrying about safety. The AKA has recently updated its Good Manufacturing Process Standards Program to further improve the safety of kratom products available in stores or online. These new standards are rigorous, and only a handful of vendors passed with flying colors. Near the top of the list are NuWave Botanicals, O.P.M.S, and MIT45. Get a complete list of GMP certified vendors here.
AKA Initiates Higher Standards
In order to obtain the highest level of safety compliance, vendors need to pass third party testing, have proper labels, strict hygiene codes, plus, meet stringent qualifications on testing, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, and more. Check out the complete GPM Standards here. To maintain the AKA GMP Qualified status, each vendor must register and pass yearly third-party testing.
Truth in Labeling
Being informed on what you are putting into your body is paramount to your health. The new labeling standards can help you make educated choices about your kratom products. Per the AKA’s GPM program all kratom product labels must have the following
- Volume or weight of contents
- Nutrition facts or supplement facts panel
- A recommended serving size and the number of servings per package
- The amount of mitragynine and 7-hydroxy-mitragynine
- A declaration of any major food allergens
- Contact Information of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of the product
- Directions for use including the maximum number of recommended daily servings
- Any warnings required for the safe use of the product
Meet the A-List
NuWave Kratom
NuWave Kratom is based in Texas. As believers in the good it can do, they strive to make kratom education and products more accessible to those who could benefit from its wellness properties. They ethically source all their kratom from Indonesia, where they empower local farmers, their families, and communities to thrive. That’s the NuWave difference. Check out their latest deals on kratom here.
There are lots of options when shopping for kratom online, and we’ve had a great experience with NuWave Botanicals. They offer a worry-free guarantee on their in house made products, plus the products from the other manufactures they carry. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase from them or any brand they carry, they also offer a no-hassle, 30-day customer satisfaction guarantee! And shipping was fast – we got it in as little as one day, and shipping is always FREE on orders of $100 or more. Also note, their customer service is top-notch.
Not to mention, NuWave is an AKA certified vendor bringing you only the highest quality kratom powders, purest kratom capsules, strongest liquid kratom, best kratom shots, the largest variety of bulk kratom to buy online and more. They only carry products by other AKA certified vendors who adhere to their high-quality expectations.
O.P.M.S
O.P.M.S. has been an industry-leading supplier of Kratom extract for over five years. By utilizing O.P.M.S.’s patented extraction process, they have set a new quality, an unrivaled standard in the botanicals market. Using only a high pressure/cold water extraction process to create their products, O.P.M.S generates unadulterated full spectrum isolates from the Mitragyna Genus. O.P.M.S. has studied countless extraction methodologies to elucidate the safest, most natural, and effective way to use the entire alkaloid profile found in the Kratom plant. View O.P.M.S products here.
MIT45
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah MIT 45 is committed to bringing kratom to the world — the right way. From humble beginnings, we now serve a vibrant community of folks from all walks of life who are using kratom to live it to the fullest. They have been operating for over 10 years cultivating the very best botanicals and processing them using proven methods to isolate the most potent compounds, to deliver the unparalleled quality and consistency that has helped them achieve the highest brand loyalty in the industry. Take a look at what MIT45 offers here.
Want To Try Kratom, But Not Sure Where to Start?
Here are a few steps we suggest taking for kratom newbies:
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- Talk to your healthcare provider. If you’re ready to try kratom consult with your regular physician before you start. They know your past and present medical concerns and will help you determine if kratom is right for helping you achieve your overall wellness objectives.
- Read some customer reviews. Who better to hear from than current kratom users? Remember — everyone will experience kratom differently, depending on the strain and how the alkaloids work with your body.
- Sample a variety of strains. Some strains are energizing, some are relaxing, if you want to try several strains before you buy kratom in bulk, we recommend trying a variety pack with many options so it’s easier to find your favorites.
- Try a trusted brand. Make sure you are choosing a retailer who abides by the American Kratom Association (AKA) standards and only sells lab tested, pure 100% Mitragyna Speciosa products.
Please note that kratom is not used to treat, cure, or mitigate any disease, illness, ailment, and/or condition. Please see FDA import alert 54-15. We make no representations as to intended use or suitability for use.