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First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Summary of investigations into chemical incidents on farms to ensure the health and welfare of livestock, and food safety, is protected.
Information on bromine, for responding to chemical incidents.
Information on acetone (also known as propanone) for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Product Safety Report for Caring Chemistry Body Treat Maxitoner presenting a serious chemical risk.
Guidance for regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer chemical waste.
Information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness.
Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria Chemical Weapons.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The e-learning module provides a summary of UK recovery handbooks for chemical and radiation incidents, and an introduction to recovery tools.
Freedom of Information request response regarding geo-engineering
Information on methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) (also known as 2-butanone) for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Use this service to submit and manage chemical registrations and notifications.
This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to chemical weapons
This section describes the range of mechanisms that control the use, reduction and cessation hazardous chemicals and priority substances.
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