The American Kratom Association has stepped up to the plate to create the GMP Compliance Program<\/a>, also known as Good Manufacturing Practices. These industry standards are meant to protect kratom consumers<\/a>, and we can\u2019t wait to see them take effect on a larger scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we get into the specifics of how good manufacturing practices make a difference, let\u2019s introduce some information that you should know about the American Kratom Association. Also known as AKA, this association has committed itself to ensure that kratom consumers and vendors are legally protected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that the nonprofit organization wears a lot of different hats while working, but the main goals that they have set out to accomplish are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The work that we have seen American Kratom Association do is absolutely amazing. They make a real difference in the way that people can use and access Kratom. For example, they\u2019ve spent a lot of time in the last three years helping to pass legal regulations and protections<\/a> for kratom consumption in various states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We find that the work the American Kratom Association is doing is essential. Inspired by their mission and messages, we\u2019ve taken a lot of time to ensure that we are doing our part to educate our consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These blog posts, for example, are just one way that we are trying to make information about kratom, how it is used, and what is going on behind-the-scenes in the industry more accessible to anyone who is curious. We hope that consumers like you find these pieces to be useful for your own educational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another way that we are keeping up with AKA\u2019s practices is by joining their GMP program<\/a>. GMP, which stands for Good Manufacturing Practices, are generally standard practices used in specific industries to ensure that all products that make it to consumers are safe and legal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These standards did not officially exist in the kratom industry, so AKA has set out to change that. Since AKA created its GMP program, many vendors have taken the time to improve their practices and follow the new industry standard. Some states have even adopted a variation of the GMP rules as official legal regulatory guidelines for kratom in that state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What exactly are the Good Manufacturing Practices that the American Kratom Association asks of any vendors who want to be recognized as GMP-compliant? By understanding what these measures are, you\u2019ll gain a better idea of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kratom products are sold as food products, so the only legal requirements placed on them by the federal government are the basic rules set by the FDA. The American Kratom Associate researched what needed to be done for manufacturing, labeling<\/a>, and verification requirements<\/a> that go above and beyond what the FDA has in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Specifically, the vendors that want to be GMP-compliant must pay attention to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Banner](\"https:\/\/left-coast-kratom.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Banner.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIntroducing The American Kratom Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our Involvement With AKA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The GMP Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n