Amendments to the Poisons Act 1972 came into law on 26 May 2015. The amendments state retailers of products containing reportable poisons are no longer required to obtain a licence and register with their local authority.
This means:
- If your business wishes to sell the affected products we will no longer require you to register or pay us a fee
- If your business currently sells the affected products and your registration is due to expire, you will no longer need to register with us or pay a renewal fee. We will retain your name on the register until it is no longer a requirement.
Guidance for retailers selling explosives precursors and poisons, including a list of all reportable and regulated substances can be found on the Home Office Web page (external link).