Is 7-OH Banned Right Now? August 2026 Federal vs. State Status

The current answer depends on the exact compound and jurisdiction. Federally, MGPI, MGM-15, and MGM-16 are temporarily Schedule I; DEA's separate threshold action for 7-OH itself remains proposed as of September 19, 2026.

Federal answer

• MGPI, MGM-15, and MGM-16: temporarily Schedule I from August 26, 2026 through August 26, 2028 unless changed sooner.
• 7-OH above DEA's proposed threshold: notice of intent published; HHS comments closed September 10; the proposal remains pending.
• Traditional botanical material below the proposed threshold: DEA described it as outside the intended action. FDA requirements and state law remain separate.

State answer

States can prohibit kratom broadly, target 7-OH or synthetic derivatives, set concentration limits, impose age and labeling rules, or leave the category under general law. Pair the federal table with a current destination check.

Store answer

Kratom Paradise does not sell synthetic or concentrated 7-OH, MGPI, MGM-15, or MGM-16. Its shipping policy also blocks a defined list of destinations and can be stricter than a narrow reading of one product rule.

Common sources of confusion

• One federal order addresses only its named substances; universal legality requires a broader check.
• “Botanical” is a label word; composition and 7-OH level require evidence.
• A seller’s delivery rule does not establish whether a product is legal; verify current law in official sources.

See the federal status hub · Review current state shipping restrictions

Sources and further reading

• DEA temporary Schedule I order for MGPI, MGM-15, and MGM-16
• HHS extension of comments on the proposed 7-OH threshold
• DEA July 6 notice for 7-OH above a specified threshold
• Justice Department August 25 announcement
• FDA overview of the 7-OH process
• FDA and Kratom
• DEA Administrator Terrance Cole official portrait