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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.
Chemical hazards and poisons information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
General guidance on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
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Provides facts on applying for a licence, covering such issues as eligibility, processing times, and the relevant legislation and concentration thresholds.
Consultation on proposed amendments of control measures for sales of explosives precursors and poisons under the Poisons Act 1972.
Information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness.
Evaluation of the HO impact assessment for changes to the Poisons Act 1972, Poisons Rules 1982, Poisons list 1982 and associated amendments
The diagnosis, management and epidemiology of Bacillus spp.
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