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Guidance for the public and businesses on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons, as well as how to apply for a licence.
Information companies placing hazardous mixtures on the UK market (such as manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors) should submit to the National Poisons Information Service.
Chemical hazards and poisons information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness.
General guidance on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons.
Article titles, authors, keywords and links for Chemical Hazards and Poisons Report, published 2003 onward, and the Chemical Incident Report, published 1999 to 2003.
Non-statutory guidance provides advice on how registered pharmacies can comply with the law on poisons and explosives precursor chemicals.
Guidance for the public on how to apply for a licence to acquire, possess or use poisons or explosives precursors.
Provides facts on applying for a licence, covering such issues as eligibility, processing times, and the relevant legislation and concentration thresholds.
Information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness.
Information for professionals involved in reducing health harms associated with air pollution.
Information for landowners about how Natural England investigates reports of death or injury to wildlife or pets where pesticides may be involved.
Form and guidelines for authors applying to publish in the 'Chemical hazards and poisons (CHaP) report'.
Consultation on proposed amendments of control measures for sales of explosives precursors and poisons under the Poisons Act 1972.
Step-by-step advice for retailers on fulfilling legal requirements when selling poisons and explosives precursors in a shop.
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