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Status Indicators
- Banned since 2010
- Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine listed as prohibited
- Possession, sale, and import all illegal
At a Glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Status | Banned |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Regulated | No |
| Controlled Substance | Yes |
| Last Policy Change | 2010 (kratom alkaloids added to prohibited substances list) |
National Legal Framework
Romania added kratom alkaloids to its narcotic drugs list in 2010 alongside other psychoactive substances classified during that period.
Regional/State Variations
Regulation is national-level. No sub-national variation.
Import/Export Rules
Imports of kratom into Romania 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 Romania carry criminal penalties under Romanian narcotic drugs law (effective 2010). Specific penalties scale with quantity and intent.
Buying & Shipping to Romania
Do not ship kratom to Romania. Customs will seize shipments. Recipients face criminal exposure. Reputable vendors block Romania at checkout.
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Q: Is kratom legal in Romania?
A: No. Kratom is banned in Romania under Romanian narcotic drugs law (effective 2010).
Q: When did Romania ban kratom?
A: 2010 (kratom alkaloids added to prohibited substances list).
Q: What are the penalties for kratom possession in Romania?
A: Possession is a criminal offense under Romanian narcotic drugs law (effective 2010). Specific penalties depend on quantity and intent.
Q: Can I bring kratom into Romania?
A: No. Importation is illegal and customs will seize the product.
Q: Is there any active legalization effort in Romania?
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
