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Guidance for the public and businesses on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons, as well as how to apply for a licence.
General guidance on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons.
The Inspectorate is responsible for regulating premises or organisations in Northern Ireland which handle or sell explosive materials as defined under the Explosives Act 1875
Guidance on the European Union regulation on explosives precursors, including licensing, labelling and reporting suspicious activity
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Approved explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for use in aviation security.
Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for explosives for civil uses.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for equipment for explosive atmospheres.
Ministry of Defence explosives regulations for the safe storage and processing of ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME)
Guidance for the public on how to apply for a licence to acquire, possess or use poisons or explosives precursors.
List of controlled goods that follow the normal import declaration rules if HMRC apply continuity plans due to system issues.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2023.
Consumables for use with explosive trace detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
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