The European Kratom Alliance is our consumer rights advocacy organization!
There is a lot of misinformation and misconception about Kratom around Europe.
We spread the knowledge about Kratom and fight disinformation about our beloved plant! We advocate for your right to consume Kratom safely and responsibly. We also collaborate with different stakeholders to make Kratom legal in Europe.
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We are a non-profit organization, based in the Netherlands, committed to promoting safe and responsible Kratom usage. Our values are centered on promoting ethical conduct, human rights, open communication, social responsibility, and sustainability. We aim to build a world that is more equitable, sustainable, and just, by promoting Kratom consumer rights, environmental sustainability, and responsible business practices.
Our organization has set specific goals to advance our mission, including advocating for the regulation and standardization of Kratom in Europe, establishing minimum standards for Kratom, building sustainable partnerships with Kratom vendors and producers in Europe and Southeast Asia, promoting research on Kratom products, supporting the regrowth of rainforests in Southeast Asia, creating a communication platform for Kratom users by 2024, and building local advocacy groups based on country.
Through our advocacy, education, and awareness initiatives, we aim to promote harm reduction and empower Kratom users to make informed decisions. We are committed to working collaboratively with governments, universities, and other stakeholders to promote ethical and responsible practices in the Kratom industry.
We believe in creating a sustainable future for all, and our work is guided by our values of inclusion, human rights, communication, social responsibility, and sustainability. By working together, we can build a world that is more equitable, just, and sustainable for all.
A brief overview of Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa)
Kratom, scientifically referred to as Mitragyna speciosa Korth., is a tree native to Southeast Asia in the coffee (Rubiaceae) family. The subtropical
climate of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and a few other Southeast Asian countries has provided natives with a range of medical applications from using
the fresh leaves from the tree.
climate of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and a few other Southeast Asian countries has provided natives with a range of medical applications from using
the fresh leaves from the tree.
Latest News
Mislabeling the 7-OH Products as Kratom
Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is native to Southeast Asia and has been used for medicinal purposes, cultural rituals, and productivity enhancement for thousands of years. Kratom
Urgent: Your Support Needed to Protect Kratom Access in Europe
Dear Kratom Community, We are at a critical juncture regarding the future of Kratom in Europe. Recent developments have put our community at risk, and we need your
European Kratom Alliance Announces Partnership with Indonesian Kratom Associations
European Kratom Alliance Announces Partnership with Indonesian Kratom Associations Strategic collaboration aims to ensure quality, safety, and sustainability in the global kratom market amid significant regulatory changes. The
SODA – Mitigating risks associated with kratom
By Fabian Steinmetz, Oliver Grundmann & Dirk Netter Nothing is without risks. Whether riding a bicycle, foraging mushrooms or taking recreational drugs, such as cannabis or alcohol, for
The Traditional Use of Kratom
Kratom boasts a long history of use for a variety of purposes in Southeast Asia, including for its perceived medical value, antifatigue properties, and recreational appeal. The traditional
Kratom Use for Self-medication
Kratom leaves are believed to possess medicinal value and have an extensive history of folk medicine use for self-treatment of various indications. Its preparation consists of extracts derived
Jakub Zientala of European Kratom Alliance Returns
Jakub Zientala is co-founder and Government Relations Manager of the European Kratom Alliance. He has appeared on KSP episodes #82 and #96. In this episode we
Czech Government regulates Kratom
European Kratom Alliance (EKA) expresses its sincere appreciation to the Czech government for its prudent decision to refrain from prohibiting kratom. EKA had voiced its grave concern over
Reaction to the Report of 44th WHO’s ECDD Meeting
Earlier today, on December 8th the United Nations Office on Crime and Drugs has published the report with the recommendations from WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence.
WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence
T oday in the morning we participated in the public hearing of the WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence. The meeting took roughly around 2 hours. During the
Statement by Dr Fabian Steinmetz
Dear Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, we would like to encourage the ECDD not to classify kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) as a controlled substance. First of all, banning
Kratom: the creation of a threat
A pre-review of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a tree native to Southeast Asia, and its two principal psychoactive alkaloids (mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine), is on the agenda of the 44th WHO
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