EU Regulates 2,4-Dinitrotoluene in Articles under REACH
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 06, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 059.26, focusing on the EU’s issuance of Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 on April 21, 2026. This regulation amends Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 ‘Regulation, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (REACH) by restricting 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) in articles.
2,4-DNT is used in a range of industrial and consumer applications, including the manufacture of polyurethane foams and certain components used in automotive and explosive products such as hunting and sports shooting. Its bioaccumulative and toxic characteristics are harmful to aquatic life, with exposure causing significant human health hazards affecting blood, liver and nervous system.
The EU informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the proposed restriction in 2025. The regulation will take effect from May 10, 2027, and includes phased implementation timelines and specific derogations. The restriction will impact stakeholders across the supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers selling on the EU market.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 059.26 includes further information on the new law, including scope, requirements and certain exemptions.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 059.26 for more details.
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