| EU issues emergency ban on dimethyl fumarate | NO.11/2009 |
Starting from May 1, 2009, the EU will ban the sale of consumer products containing dimethylfumarate (DMF). Products that have been launched on the market and contain DMF must be withdrawn, and those sold to consumers must also be recycled.
EU Executive Council Resolution No. 2009/251/EC pointed out that DMF found in furniture and shoes sold in several EU member states was the main cause of harm to consumer health. According to clinical trials, DMF is a biocide that prevents leather products from growing mold in humid climates. DMF is usually carried in pouches inside furniture or added to shoe boxes. DMF will volatilize and penetrate into the product to prevent the product from becoming moldy; however, it can also penetrate into the consumer's skin through clothing, causing skin contact dermatitis, itching, irritation, redness and burns. In some cases, it can cause breathing difficulties.
European Commission Decision 2009/251/EC applies to all consumer products and products that may be used by consumers even if they are not intended for consumers. According to the resolution, starting from May 1, 2009, products containing DMF shall not be launched on the market. Member states must ensure that products containing DMF have been withdrawn from the market and consumers, and that consumers are fully aware of the dangers of such products.
A product containing DMF refers to a product or product part with DMF attached (for example, contained in one or more sachets) or with a concentration of DMF greater than 0.1 mg per kilogram based on the weight of the product or product part. /kg).
European Commission Decision 2009/251/EC will be effective until March 15, 2010. If no better solution is found during this period, the European Commission will consider extending the implementation for one year.
SGS has provided testing for dimethylfumarate (DMF). If you want to know more details, please feel free to send us a letter or call our customer service personnel.
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EU Executive Commission Decision 2009/251/EC
