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: 20 January 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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Precursor chemical export and import authorisation requirements

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Precursor chemical import and export authorisation wallchart

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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@homeoffice.gov.uk or telephone 0207 035 8972

Published 5 June 2013
Last updated 20 January 2021 + show all updates

1. 20 January 2021

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

2. 6 January 2021

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

3. 4 June 2019

   Updated wallchart published.

4. 14 February 2019

   New wall chart added.

5. 5 October 2018

   Revised wallchart.

6. 19 January 2018

   Updated wallchart.

7. 16 June 2017

   Updated wallchart published.

8. 27 March 2017

   Wallchart updated.

9. 1 January 2017

   Updated wallchart published.

10. 21 September 2016

    Updated wallchart published.

11. 13 May 2016

    Updated wallchart published.

12. 4 January 2016

    Updated wallchart published.

13. 1 September 2015

    Updated wallchart (September 2015)

14. 3 February 2014

    Updated with January 2014 version.

15. 13 September 2013

    Updated September 2013

16. 30 August 2013

    Chart updated August 2013

17. 5 June 2013

    First published.