Guidance

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

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

• From: Home Office
• Published: 5 August 2014
• Last updated: 16 June 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Frequently asked questions: The Poison Act 1972 and the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023 (accessible)

HTML

Frequently asked questions: The Poison Act 1972 and the Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023

PDF, 182 KB, 13 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@homeoffice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

Information and common queries relating to the law controlling acqusition, possession and use of certain chemicals by members of the public.

Published 5 August 2014
Last updated 16 June 2023 + show all updates

1. 16 June 2023

   Updated to reflect new secondary legislation that comes into force on 1 October 2023.

2. 3 April 2018

   Updated FAQs following recent changes to the Poisons Act 1972.

3. 19 April 2016

   Updated guidance published.

4. 22 May 2015

   Updated document

5. 5 August 2014

   First published.