Quality & compliance
Tested every lot. Traced every tablet. Published every time.
Kratom has a trust problem, and the only fix is evidence. This is the pipeline every Tempo lot goes through before it reaches a counter or a mailbox, and how you can verify it yourself.
The pipeline
From botanical lot to blister, six checkpoints.
1. Qualified raw materials
Kratom leaf extract and 13-OH corydalis extract arrive with supplier COAs. Each lot is identity-tested (HPLC fingerprint) and screened for contaminants before release to production. Rejected lots go back.
2. cGMP manufacturing
Blending, compression and packaging happen at a cGMP-registered co-packer in Saint Petersburg, FL, under written batch records, in-process weight checks, and content-uniformity sampling on every run.
3. Independent ISO/IEC 17025 testing
A retained sample from each finished lot goes to an accredited third-party lab for a seven-panel test. We do not self-test, and the lab is not paid on results.
4. 7-OH threshold verification
The COA reports 7-hydroxymitragynine per tablet against the 1.00 mg per unit federal threshold (and 0.050% dry weight). A lot that fails is destroyed, not reworked.
5. Publication before release
The certificate is posted at /coas, linked to the lot number printed on the sachet and blister, before a single unit ships. Wholesale cases carry a QR code to the same page.
6. Batch traceability
Every lot number maps to specific raw-material lots, batch record, lab report and ship dates. If a question ever arises, we can trace and isolate a lot within hours.
The COA
Seven panels on every certificate.
Here is what each line on a Tempo certificate of analysis means and why it's there.
| Panel | What it verifies |
|---|---|
| Mitragynine | Confirms 20 mg mitragynine per tablet (of the 250 mg kratom alkaloid blend printed on the pack) within tolerance. |
| 7-hydroxymitragynine | Verified below 1.00 mg per unit, the federal Schedule I threshold effective Aug 5, 2026. |
| 13-OH corydalis | Confirms corydalis extract content as labeled; HPLC distinguishes 13-OH from THP. |
| Heavy metals | Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS, within USP <232> limits. |
| Microbials | Total plate count, yeast/mold, E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus. |
| Pesticides | Multi-residue LC-MS/MS and GC-MS screen. |
| Residual solvents | Extraction solvents by GC headspace, within USP <467> limits. |
Regulatory posture
Where Tempo stands, in plain terms.
Federal
Kratom and mitragynine are not federally scheduled. The DEA’s temporary scheduling order effective August 5, 2026 places 7-hydroxymitragynine above 0.050% dry weight or 1.00 mg per unit in Schedule I. Tempo contains no added 7-OH and verifies every lot below the threshold. Full context on the 7-OH alternatives page.
State and local
Tempo is not sold or shipped to Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont or Wisconsin, or to localities with kratom bans (including Sarasota County, FL). Packaging meets state Kratom Consumer Protection Act labeling requirements: 21+ warning, ingredient and alkaloid disclosure, lot number, and manufacturer contact.
Marketing
We describe how Tempo feels, never what it treats. No disease claims, no medical claims, no claims that Tempo is or feels identical to 7-OH. The FDA disclaimer appears on every page and every label.
Corydalis
13-OH Corydalis yanhusuo extract is not a scheduled substance and is supplied by Corydalis Labs with lot-level documentation. It is quantified on every COA. Read the corydalis page for the botany and the HPLC method.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not for use by anyone under 21. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician before use if you have a medical condition or take medication. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after use. Kratom products may be habit-forming; use responsibly.
Quality FAQ
Testing and manufacturing questions.
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