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The EU restricts the use of 2,4-dinitrotoluene in consumer articles due to health risks

21 Apr 2026 48 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of articles containing 2,4-dinitrotoluene in the EU

Summary

The European Commission limits the presence of 2,4-dinitrotoluene, a toxic and carcinogenic substance, in articles manufactured or marketed in the EU. It affects manufacturers and importers of products that may contain this chemical compound.

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The Regulation amends Annex XVII of REACH to include specific restrictions on 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) in articles. This substance is toxic for reproduction and potentially carcinogenic, so its presence in consumer products poses a risk to human health. Manufacturing and importing companies must verify that their a…

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Full official title

CELEX:32026R0859: Reglamento (UE) 2026/859 de la Comisión, de 20 de abril de 2026, por el que se modifica, en lo que respecta al 2,4-dinitrotolueno en artículos, el anexo XVII del Reglamento (CE) n.o 1907/2006 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, relativo al registro, la evaluación, la autorización y la restricción de las sustancias y mezclas químicas (REACH)

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