Legality of Kratom in Europe
Key Takeaway: Kratom is for the most part legal in Europe. But since each country has their own legislation, there are a few countries that have banned kratom–so watch out for this.
Countries where Kratom is Legal:
| Spain | Fully legal to buy and sell kratom. |
| France | It is legal to use and possess kratom; however, selling kratom is considered trafficking illicit drugs and is a criminal offense. |
| Netherlands | Fully legal to buy and sell kratom. |
| Finland | Listed as a controlled substance. However, sale of kratom is regulated as the product can be purchased with a valid doctor’s prescription. |
| Denmark | Listed as a controlled substance. However, sale of kratom is regulated as the product can be purchased with a valid doctor’s prescription. |
| Norway | Listed as a controlled substance. However, sale of kratom is regulated as the product can be purchased with a valid doctor’s prescription. |
In the rest of the European countries, kratom is currently legal, aside from the countries below.
States where Kratom is NOT Legal:
| Germany | Major grey area since kratom is not a listed substance. However, it is illegal to buy, sell, import, or use it. |
| United Kingdom | Since 2016, kratom was listed as an outlawed substance that “produces psychoactive effects”. It is illegal to import, export, or sell kratom. However, possession is legal. |
| Ireland | In 2017, listed kratom as a Schedule I illegal drug. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Latvia | Listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Italy | Since 2016, kratom was listed as an outlawed substance that “produces psychoactive effects”. It is illegal to import, export, or sell kratom. |
| Switzerland | Since 2017, kratom was listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Lithuania | Listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Poland | Listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Romania | Listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Russia | Listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Sweden | Listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
| Turkey | Listed as a controlled substance. It is illegal to use, purchase or possess kratom. |
[Latest update: November, 2019]
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