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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.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Ministry of Defence explosives regulations for the safe storage and processing of ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME)
List of controlled goods that follow the normal import declaration rules if HMRC apply continuity plans due to system issues.
Information on depleted uranium (DU) including what it is, its uses, health effects and protection from exposure.
Guidance on the European Union regulation on explosives precursors, including licensing, labelling and reporting suspicious activity
A to Z on content relating to emergency response.
Report a suspicious transaction, disappearance or theft of regulated or reportable chemicals.
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
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