Kratom GMP Standards: Manufacturing, Audits & Batch Testing

Posted by Laughing Lion Herbs on 31st Oct 2020

MANUFACTURING & TESTING GUIDE · ADULTS 21+

Kratom GMP: what manufacturing standards can tell you

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), often called current GMP or cGMP, concern how products are made, handled and documented. They are useful quality-control information. A GMP claim is not a guarantee of individual safety, a proof of effectiveness or FDA approval of a kratom product.

FDA rules and the AKA program are different

FDA describes manufacturing rules for food and dietary supplements, including 21 CFR Parts 117 and 111. These address production controls and appropriate specifications. Requirements depend on the operation and product category. A facility registration or a statement about following manufacturing rules should not be presented as FDA approval of kratom for a medical use.

FDA: manufacturing practices for food and dietary supplements

What AKA GMP Qualified means

The American Kratom Association administers a separate GMP Standards Program. Qualification involves independent third-party evaluation of relevant facilities, records and manufacturing or labeling practices, with annual audits required to maintain status. The scope must match the participant’s activities.

The AKA states that its program certifies facilities and processes, rather than individual products. Its vendor listing is not an endorsement of a vendor or product and does not establish a clinical benefit or eliminate risk.

AKA program requirements and limitations · Current AKA Qualified Vendors list

Our supplier information

MitWellness appears on the AKA GMP Qualified Vendors list checked October 3, 2026. This is a statement about that supplier’s listing. It does not automatically qualify Laughing Lion’s own handling operations, unrelated manufacturers or every item in our catalog.

Tru Mood’s manufacturer is Social Bev. We are awaiting confirmation of its GMP status and do not describe Tru Mood as AKA GMP Qualified on the basis of a different supplier’s participation.

Ask about the exact scope

For a manufacturing claim, identify the legal entity, facility, activities covered, audit date and current status. An equipment material, logo or general cleanliness statement cannot substitute for documentation. Manufacturing information and a batch laboratory report answer different questions.

Read a batch report alongside manufacturing information

Match the report to the product and batch. Review sample date, units, test methods, reporting limits and what was tested. A report describes the tested sample; it does not test every possible contaminant or guarantee every person’s safety. A below-detection result depends on the method’s reporting limit.

Our familiar names and batches

Our named blends were originally distinct formulations. Familiar names remain in our catalog so returning customers can locate their listings.

Important safety information

For adults 21+ only. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not combine with alcohol, opioids, sedatives or other drugs. Discuss medications and medical conditions with a healthcare professional. Do not drive or operate machinery after use. Keep away from children.

Regular use can lead to dependence and withdrawal. Adverse effects and serious events have been reported in people using kratom. Other substances and incomplete information can complicate interpretation, but do not establish that kratom is risk-free. Stop use and seek medical advice for an adverse reaction or difficulty reducing use. A seizure, trouble breathing or loss of consciousness requires emergency help. Kratom is not an FDA-approved treatment; our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.