No, kratom is not legal in Italy. Since 2024, the Italian Ministry of Health classified mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine—kratom’s primary alkaloids—as narcotic substances under the Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica n. 309/1990, aligning with EU early-warning system recommendations. Possession, sale, or importation risks administrative penalties or criminal charges under the consolidated narcotics law, enforced by the Nucleo Antisofisticazioni e Sanità (NAS) and Guardia di Finanza.
Key Regulations for Kratom in Italy
- Narcotic Classification: Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are listed in Tabella I of narcotic substances, prohibiting all non-medical use under DPR 309/1990.
- Penalties: Unauthorized possession (even trace amounts) may trigger fines up to €30,000 or imprisonment (6 months–4 years), per Art. 73 of the narcotics law.
- Border Controls: Customs (Agenzia delle Dogane) actively seizes kratom shipments, citing Regolamento (UE) 2015/1299 on new psychoactive substances.