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Not full legal-status categories yet, but worth knowing about — especially where confusion or mislabeling is common.
Uncaria tomentosa is a legal botanical sold in most smoke shops. Some products labeled "cat's claw" have tested positive for undisclosed synthetic kratom-derived opioids. This is a supply-chain safety flag, not a legal-status question.
Source: Univ. of Utah Health Poison ControlThe DEA announced intent to temporarily place concentrated 7-OH products in Schedule I, effective no earlier than August 5, 2026 — a sharp escalation distinct from traditional kratom leaf, which remains unscheduled.
Source: FDA — Hiding in Plain Sight: 7-OH Products