Is Kratom legal in France?
- Legal status
- Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is controlled in France — the plant and both alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, were added to the list of stupefiants/psychotropes by the arrete of 23 December 2019 (in force January 2020); possession and purchase are prohibited under the Public Health Code.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession, use or supply of a listed stupefiant is a criminal offence under the Code de la sante publique (possession/use up to 1 year plus a fine; trafficking far higher).
- If prescribed or medical
- No lawful medical route — kratom has no French marketing authorisation and is not prescribable.
- Documentation
- No lawful personal-import route for a listed narcotic plant; there is no traveller allowance.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with France’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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