Jan 15, 2026
Warning to ABC Licensees
Concerning Illegal
Kratom, 7-OH Products
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) supports the California Department of Public Health's initiative to remove illegal and potentially harmful kratom and 7-OH
products from licensees' shelves.
Disclaimer: The Alcoholic Beverage Control regularly archives industry advisories for transparency and historical reference.
However, the advisories may not necessarily reflect the current state of the discussed statute or regulation. Please consult the statute, regulation, and/or an attorney before taking any action to ensure compliance with the law.
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is enforcing the statewide prohibition against illegal and dangerous kratom products. Foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom and 7-OH are illegal to sell or manufacture and pose significant health risks to consumers. ABC licensees must cease sales of these products and remove them from shelves immediately. Those who violate this prohibition will be subject to administrative disciplinary action which may result in the suspension or revocation of their ABC license.
Products made from kratom plants, which are native to southeast Asia, or their derivative 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), have recently been appearing for sale in California business establishments, often marketed as dietary supplements, drinks, or gummies. Human consumption of these products is illegal, and such products pose opioid-like addiction and overdose risks, according to CDPH.
The federal government has taken recent steps to address dangers associated with kratom products, including FDA warnings to producers, health care professionals, and public safety notices.
On October 24, 2025, CDPH issued a statewide consumer warning declaring that foods, dietary supplements, and medical drugs containing kratom or 7-OH are dangerous and illegal to sell or manufacture in California.
ABC's enforcement will target compliance at ABC-licensed locations to keep Californians safe from exposure to dangerous and illegal products.
To learn more, please visit the CDPH's advisory on
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR25-016.aspx
CONTACT
Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Email us at [email protected]
Call (916) 419-2500