In the United Kingdom , it is a to sell 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) to members of the public without a valid license. Following a series of fatalities, the UK government reclassified DNP as a poison, meaning it can only be legally sold by pharmacists to individuals holding a specific Home Office-issued Explosives Precursors and Poisons (EPP) license . Legal Status and Availability

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and other health organizations emphasize the extreme toxicity of DNP.

If you encounter websites or individuals selling DNP for human consumption in the UK, you should report them immediately:

: DNP is classified as a highly toxic chemical and an explosive precursor.

: There is no known antidote for DNP poisoning; medical treatment is limited to managing symptoms and attempting to cool the body. Reporting Illegal Activity