Guidance

Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart

This chart shows the regulation of precursor chemicals in the UK.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 5 June 2013
• Last updated: 30 September 2026
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  1. 30 September 2026

     Updated 'Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart'.

  2. 15 September 2026

     Updated the email and telephone number under 'Details'.

  3. 7 September 2026

     The wallchart has been updated.

  4. 29 June 2026

     The wallchart has been updated.

  5. 20 January 2021

     Import-export licensing wallchart updated to reflect changes to legislation since the UK left the EU.

  6. 6 January 2021

     Updated wall chart added to page. It shows requirements from 1 January 2021.

  7. 4 June 2019

     Updated wallchart published.

  8. 14 February 2019

     New wall chart added.

  9. 5 October 2018

     Revised wallchart.

  10. 19 January 2018

      Updated wallchart.

  11. 16 June 2017

      Updated wallchart published.

  12. 27 March 2017

      Wallchart updated.

  13. 1 January 2017

      Updated wallchart published.

  14. 21 September 2016

      Updated wallchart published.

  15. 13 May 2016

      Updated wallchart published.

  16. 4 January 2016

      Updated wallchart published.

  17. 1 September 2015

      Updated wallchart (September 2015)

  18. 3 February 2014

      Updated with January 2014 version.

  19. 13 September 2013

      Updated September 2013

  20. 30 August 2013

      Chart updated August 2013

  21. 5 June 2013

      First published.

Applies to England and Wales

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Details

This chart outlines the authorisation requirements for importing chemicals into the UK and the requirements for exporting them to different countries across the world.

This chart is a general guide only and should not be taken as a replacement for the relevant regulations and guidelines. For enquiries please email dflu.ie@homeoffice.gov.uk or telephone 0300 105 0248.