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This bill, known as the "Tennessee Kratom Consumer Protection Act," establishes regulations for the sale and labeling of Kratom products, which are defined as food products or dietary ingredients containing any part of the Kratom plant (mitragyna speciosa) or its extract. The act prohibits the sale of Kratom products that contain excessive levels of certain compounds like 7-hydroxymitragynine, synthetic alkaloids, or residual solvents above specified limits, and requires products to be free from harmful contaminants like salmonella, E. coli, and heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. Processors and retailers must ensure Kratom products come with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from a third-party lab confirming these standards, and products must be clearly labeled with usage instructions, serving information, ingredient lists, warnings for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, a statement about the illegality of purchase for those under 21, a note about potential habit-forming properties, a recommendation to consult a healthcare professional, and the processor's contact information, along with a disclaimer that the product has not been evaluated by the FDA. The bill also makes it illegal to sell or purchase Kratom products for individuals under 21, with violations carrying misdemeanor penalties, and grants the Alcoholic Beverage Commission the authority to demand COAs and conduct independent testing, with non-compliance leading to stop-sales orders.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2594&ga=114