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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.
Guidance on the European Union regulation on explosives precursors, including licensing, labelling and reporting suspicious activity
Do you have an innovative idea to enhance the detection of trace explosives using novel, lightweight, bioassay systems?
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for equipment for explosive atmospheres.
Approved explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for use in aviation security.
The focal point in the UK Ministry of Defence for international Government to Government (G2G) requests for support in the management of the threats and risks from conventional munitions, improvised explosive devices (IED) and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear-Explosive Ordnance...
List of explosive detection systems for cabin baggage approved by us for general and exceptional case by case use in aviation security.
Approved free running explosive detection dogs for use in aviation security.
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
Liquid explosive detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
General guidance on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons.
Requirements for the commissioning, inspection, testing and maintenance of works for explosives facilities in the Ministry of Defence.
Approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.
Consumables for use with explosive trace detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
Guidance for the public on how to apply for a licence to acquire, possess or use poisons or explosives precursors.
You need a licence to manufacture explosives, including fireworks, in Northern Ireland
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