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FS900252 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) open source research and engagement

WAC ID:260975

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Source:	Contracts Finder
Notice Type:	Award update
Buyer:	The Food Standards Agency
Main Category:	Services
Procurement Method:	Other - restricted non-OJEU
Tender Status:	Closed

Award outcome

Awarded to

Crisp ThinkingGB-CFS-229824

Award value:	£50,000
Award decision date:	9 December 2022
Award status:	Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

The Food Standards Agency

Submission Details

Description

2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) is a highly toxic industrial chemical. It has been illegally sold as a diet pill for weight loss. DNP is poisonous to humans and can cause death, as well as other serious physical side effects. It is a crime to sell DNP for human consumption in the UK. The effects of DNP can be catastrophic and cause serious harm to health. Taking DNP has resulted in a significant number of deaths in the UK. The NFCU are seeking to better understand users awareness of the potential threat from DNP and identify other substances that this audience may use which could cause a similar threat to health, or which might be experimented with before users move to using DNP. Many seek support and advice from like-minded individuals through on-line engagement in group blogs, social media sites and product review streams.