Yes, Kratom is legal in Romania as of 2024, but its sale and distribution face stringent regulatory oversight under national narcotics laws. The National Anti-Doping Agency (ANA) monitors psychoactive substances, while the Ministry of Health enforces compliance through periodic updates to the controlled substances list. Recent discussions in 2026 suggest potential reclassification efforts, though no formal ban has been enacted.
Key Regulations for Kratom in Romania
- Controlled Substance Status: Kratom is not explicitly listed in Romania’s Law 143/2000 on narcotic drugs, but its alkaloids (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine) fall under the broader definition of “psychoactive substances,” subjecting it to administrative scrutiny.
- Retail Restrictions: Sellers must obtain a sanitary-veterinary authorization from the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) and comply with Law 339/2005 on drug precursors, which mandates rigorous record-keeping for transactions.
- Advertising Bans: The Order of the Minister of Health 1109/2021 prohibits marketing Kratom as a consumable product, classifying it under “unapproved substances” unless registered as a traditional herbal remedy—a process requiring EU-wide validation under Directive 2001/83/EC.