Armstrong bans kratum, calls special Legislative session to put that ban in state law - Prairie Public Broadcasting
North Dakota Governor Armstrong has banned kratom and called a special legislative session to codify the ban into state law.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Dietary-Supplement Labeling (FDA) space on August 4, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Critical. Supplement brands, contract manufacturers, private-label sellers, and ingredient suppliers that produce, distribute, or sell kratom or kratom-containing products in North Dakota. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate (ban in effect now; special session to follow). Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Dietary-Supplement Labeling (FDA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Kratom is now banned in North Dakota, with a special legislative session called to make the ban permanent in state law.
Who it affects
Supplement brands, contract manufacturers, private-label sellers, and ingredient suppliers that produce, distribute, or sell kratom or kratom-containing products in North Dakota.
What you must do
Immediately stop selling, distributing, or manufacturing kratom products in North Dakota and monitor the special session for final legislative details.
Deadline
Immediate (ban in effect now; special session to follow)
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