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Guidance

Advice to the public on the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2015

Provides facts on applying for a licence, covering such issues as eligibility, processing times, and the relevant legislation and concentration thresholds.

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5 August 2014
Last updated
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Frequently asked questions: The Poison Act 1972 and the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 20232015 (accessible)

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InformationBrings together information and common queries relating to the law controlling acqusition, possession and use of certain chemicals by members of the public.public following recent changes to the Poisons Act 1972.

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Published 5 August 2014

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2025-03-27 00:01
Removed reference to using a biometric residence permit for ID, as these can no longer be used.

2023-06-16 09:34
Updated to reflect new secondary legislation that comes into force on 1 October 2023.