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Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
General guidance on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons.
Guidance for the public and businesses on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons, as well as how to apply for a licence.
Guidance on domestic licensing requirements.
This chart shows the regulation of precursor chemicals in the UK.
Guidance on the European Union regulation on explosives precursors, including licensing, labelling and reporting suspicious activity
You need a licence from the Home Office to possess or sell drug precursor chemicals
Outlines the role of the countersignatory, who can countersign and how to countersign.
Lists the regulated substances, the concentration thresholds and the labelling required for these products.
Two-part form lists medical questions to be completed by the applicant and their GP.
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.
Suggests ways for internet retailers to comply with the licence verification requirements of the Control of Explosives Precursors Regulations 2014.
Step-by-step advice for retailers on fulfilling legal requirements when selling poisons and explosives precursors in a shop.
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