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Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Get help to classify organic chemicals that contain certain permitted additives or can be dissolved in water, for import and export.
Controlled chemicals, drug precursor chemicals and hazardous chemicals.
Get relief if you’re importing biological and chemical substances for research purposes from outside the EU and UK.
Groups of ODS with their ozone-depleting potential.
ARSAC advises the licensing authorities on applications from practitioners, employers and researchers who want to use radioactive substances on people. ARSAC works with the Department of Health and Social Care .
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
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