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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.
This chart shows the regulation of precursor chemicals in the UK.
Controlled drugs and precursor chemicals licensing fees information for individuals and companies.
Guidance on domestic licensing requirements.
Guidance on the European Union regulation on explosives precursors, including licensing, labelling and reporting suspicious activity
Controlled chemicals, drug precursor chemicals and hazardous chemicals.
Form to notify of the theft or loss of controlled drugs or precursor chemicals.
You need a licence from the Home Office to possess or sell drug precursor chemicals
List of controlled goods that follow the normal import declaration rules if HMRC apply continuity plans due to system issues.
Outlines the role of the countersignatory, who can countersign and how to countersign.
Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.
Provides facts on applying for a licence, covering such issues as eligibility, processing times, and the relevant legislation and concentration thresholds.
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