Licence

Mixing ammonium nitrate (with fuel oil) licence

You need a manufacturing licence to combine ammonium nitrate and fuel oil to create mixtures for use in certain blasting operations

Warning You cannot apply for this licence online. Contact your local council.

Unless it is for immediate use at a mine or quarry, you need a manufacturing licence to combine ammonium nitrate and fuel oil to create mixtures for use in certain blasting operations.

Licences are obtained from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in England, Wales and Scotland. In Northern Ireland you need a licence from the Northern Ireland Office (NIO).