In The Face Of DMF Directive, What Countermeasures Can Enterprises Take?

Enterprises can take the following countermeasures:

Deactivate the mould proof and moisture-proof agent containing DMF, and the raw materials supplier such as leather, textile, wood products and so on will stop using DMF as a mildew inhibitor.

Raw materials that have been mildew treated by DMF shall not be processed for export to the European Union.

The inspection of DMF in raw materials and finished products of export products should be strengthened. After sampling, the relevant testing institutions have passed the test, they will provide foreign customers with proof that the products do not contain DMF.

Actively communicating with foreign customers, changing processing technology or changing raw materials, minimizing the impact of new EU Directive on product export.

Establish and improve the control system of product quality and safety, in particular, strengthen the procurement control and verification of raw materials and antiseptic and desiccant, and enhance the level of risk control of enterprises.

More noteworthy is that, because fumaric acid two methyl ester is also widely used in food, grain, feed, cosmetics, tobacco and other antiseptic, mildew and preservation, the EU ban will also affect these industries. Relevant enterprises should also make adjustments to replace them with more environmentally friendly and healthy moisture-proof and mildew resistant products, and actively communicate with foreign customers, so as to reduce the impact of laws and regulations on product exports.