Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has expanded her statewide investigation into manufacturers and businesses selling kratom and synthetic 7-OH products, issuing Civil Investigative Demands to nine retailers following "troubling reports that consumers may be exposed to unapproved, unsafe and deceptively marketed opioid-like drugs." The investigation, which began with six CIDs issued in late November, includes […]

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an urgent public health alert this week. The agency warns residents to avoid 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly called 7-OH. The chemical compound poses significant health risks despite widespread availability in convenience stores and online retailers. Unregulated Compound Mimics Opioid Potency 7-OH naturally occurs in trace amounts within kratom […]

Missouri's hemp-derived THC beverage industry stands at a critical juncture, with economic forecasts projecting $75 million in annual sales potential while state leaders, law enforcement, and local governments debate whether to regulate, restrict, or ban the rapidly growing market. The tension between economic opportunity and public safety concerns illustrates the regulatory challenges facing hemp businesses […]