Status Indicators
- Banned under French narcotic drugs schedule
- Possession, sale, and import all illegal
- Customs seizes shipments
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Banned |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Regulated | No |
| Controlled Substance | Yes |
| Last Policy Change | Banned under the French narcotic drugs schedule |
National Legal Framework
France\u2019s Public Health Code includes kratom alkaloids in the prohibited substances list. The French Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) administers the framework.
Regional/State Variations
Regulation is national-level. No sub-national variation.
Import/Export Rules
Imports of kratom into France are illegal. Customs authorities have authority to seize shipments. Outbound exports of kratom are also prohibited where the substance itself is banned.
Penalties
Possession, sale, and import of kratom in France carry criminal penalties under French narcotic drugs schedule under the Public Health Code. Specific penalties scale with quantity and intent.
Buying & Shipping to France
Do not ship kratom to France. Customs will seize shipments. Recipients face criminal exposure. Reputable vendors block France at checkout.
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Q: Is kratom legal in France?
A: No. Kratom is banned in France under French narcotic drugs schedule under the Public Health Code.
Q: When did France ban kratom?
A: Banned under the French narcotic drugs schedule.
Q: What are the penalties for kratom possession in France?
A: Possession is a criminal offense under French narcotic drugs schedule under the Public Health Code. Specific penalties depend on quantity and intent.
Q: Can I bring kratom into France?
A: No. Importation is illegal and customs will seize the product.
Q: Is there any active legalization effort in France?
A: No major legalization effort is currently advancing.
Sources
- worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/kratom-legality-by-country, World Population Review 2026 Kratom Legality by Country
- www.kratomit.eu/kratom-legality-where-is-kratom-legal-and-where-is-it-not/, Kratomit.eu international kratom legality summary
- eka.eu/about-kratom/kratom-legality/, European Kratom Association legality tracker
- www.kratomscience.eu/kratom-legality/, Kratom Science Europe legal status guide
- kratomstore.com/blog/international-kratom-law-where-is-it-banned-or-legal/, International kratom law summary
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitragyna_speciosa, Mitragyna speciosa Wikipedia entry with country-by-country legal status
