This congressional letter from Representative Ed Case was sent to the United States Food and Drug Administration to recognize kava as a safe and lawful food based on its long history of traditional use and documented safety. It reinforces that kava beverages should be evaluated as conventional foods and not conflated with pharmaceutical or other preparations that do not reflect customary everyday consumption of kava.

For companies & organizations in the kava industry, this letter serves as a valuable policy and advocacy reference. It can be cited when engaging with regulators, landlords, insurers, and local health departments to demonstrate federal level awareness, congressional support, and growing regulatory clarity around kava.