Sellers of products with 2,4-Dinitrophenol can now be prosecuted for importing and supplying poison in Singapore. — Reuters
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A chemical found in some weight-loss remedies has been listed as a poison, with the sale of any such products now restricted.
2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) and its salts that are intended for human consumption were added to the Poisons Act on Nov 1, according to The Straits Times’ checks.
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