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Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Guidance on domestic licensing requirements.
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 the European Union regulation on explosives precursors, including licensing, labelling and reporting suspicious activity
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
General guidance on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons.
Guidance for the public on how to apply for a licence to acquire, possess or use poisons or explosives precursors.
Controlled chemicals, drug precursor chemicals and hazardous chemicals.
Lists the regulated substances, the concentration thresholds and the labelling required for these products.
Step-by-step advice for retailers on fulfilling legal requirements when selling poisons and explosives precursors in a shop.
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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