Supplying explosives precursors and poisons

Product Description

Certain chemicals can be used in the illicit manufacture of explosives or to cause harm. These are called explosives precursors and poisons.

The Poisons Act 1972 sets out the legal obligations in relation to the sale, purchase, and use of these chemicals for suppliers, professional users, and members of the public.

There are different rules for selling:

• regulated explosives precursors
• regulated poisons
reportable explosives precursors and poisons

You must report any disappearance, theft or suspicious transaction involving any of the chemicals on the list of precursor chemicals and poisons. This guide tells you what steps you must follow when selling, supplying or using any of these chemicals.

This guide should be used by:

• businesses
• employees
• professional users of chemicals - for example, cleaners