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These substances are subject to strict import and environmental protection requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024\/573.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">According to the findings, the cylinders bore non-compliant labelling, lacking the mandatory elements required by the rules, and were allegedly introduced into EU territory without proper customs documentation.<strong> Investigations confirmed the extra-EU origin of the goods and quantified the evaded border duties.<\/strong> The product was placed under seizure and two individuals were reported to the judicial authority. 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