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Guidance for the public and businesses on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons, as well as how to apply for a licence.
General guidance on using, storing and selling explosives precursors and poisons.
Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2023.
Approved explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for use in aviation security.
Guidance for the public on how to apply for a licence to acquire, possess or use poisons or explosives precursors.
The focal point in the UK Ministry of Defence for international Government to Government (G2G) requests for support in the management of the threats and risks from conventional munitions, improvised explosive devices (IED) and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear-Explosive Ordnance...
Product Safety Report for an Explosion Proof Extractor Axial Fan presenting a serious risk of fire and explosion.
Consumables for use with explosive trace detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
Approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.
You need a licence to manufacture or store explosives
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