Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in Schedule I
DEA temporarily schedules three kratom-derived substances as Schedule I, making them illegal to possess or sell. This directly affects any food truck or cottage food operator that uses or sells products containing these compounds.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Food Truck & Cottage-Food Permits space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Food truck operators, cottage food home bakers, and any mobile food vendors who sell or use kratom-based products (e.g., kratom teas, extracts, or infused foods) containing mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, or MGM-16. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register (July 6, 2026). No grace period.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Food Truck & Cottage-Food Permits continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Three substances are now temporarily placed in Schedule I, making them illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess. This includes any food or beverage products containing these compounds.
Who it affects
Food truck operators, cottage food home bakers, and any mobile food vendors who sell or use kratom-based products (e.g., kratom teas, extracts, or infused foods) containing mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, or MGM-16.
What you must do
Immediately stop selling or using any products containing these substances. Remove them from menus and inventory. Review ingredient lists for any kratom-derived ingredients.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register (July 6, 2026). No grace period.
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