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Is Chloropicrin banned?

Yes. Chloropicrin is banned, restricted, or carries a mandatory warning label in 1 country including European Union. The US FDA still permits it, which is why it shows up in everyday American food and beauty products.

Countries where Chloropicrin is banned or restricted

Country / RegionStatus
European UnionBanned or restricted

Why Chloropicrin is flagged

Acutely toxic respiratory irritant; tightly restricted and not EU-approved.

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