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Approved explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for use in aviation security.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly debate on the Outer Space Treaty.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
More than 100 personnel from the British Army and Royal Navy have been involved in a complex operation to remove a WW2 bomb discovered at a residential property
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
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
Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023.
Guidance for carrying military explosives, stating when a Government Authorised Explosives Representative is required, supplements the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Ministry of Defence explosives regulations for the safe storage and processing of ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME)
Diagrams which show the various effects resulting from weapon detonations and the range of these effects.
Consumables for use with explosive trace detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
New high-tech bomb disposal robots will provide greater protection for soldiers and the public in a new deal for the British Army announced today (10 May).
Do you have an innovative idea to enhance the detection of trace explosives using novel, lightweight, bioassay systems?
Immediate and long term health effects of explosions and exposure to chemicals that occur during an explosion or fire.
Regulations to reduce the risk posed by the production, importation and storage of ammonium nitrate.
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