Chemical in some weight-loss drugs listed as poison, sale restricted in Singapore

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.