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POISONS ACT 1972 – SELLING CHEMICALS RESPONSIBLY


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 * Selling Chemicals Responsibly: Leaflet and Posters

ProtectUK publication date
03/05/2022

Certain chemicals can be formulated to create explosives or to cause harm. To
reduce the risk of harm from these substances the Poisons Act 1972(link is
external) sets out obligations that suppliers of regulated and reportable
substances, and individuals in possession of stocks of such substances, must
follow. 
New restrictions for explosive precursors and poisons came into effect on 1st
October 2023. These changes enforce stricter requirements for reporting
suspicious activity and include new obligations for online marketplaces.

A list of all regulated and reportable substances and full update of legislative
changes from the 1st October 2023 can be found in the official Gov.UK
guidance. (link is external)

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OBLIGATIONS FOR SUPPLIERS

As a supplier of regulated or reportable substances you must:

 * Not sell a regulated substance above the concentration threshold to a member
   of the public unless they hold a valid EPP licence.(link is external) This is
   not required for business-to-business transactions, however sellers must
   ensure the sale is for a legitimate business purpose.
 * Take appropriate steps to assess whether the purchase of a: 
   - regulated or reportable explosives precursor is intended for the illicit
   manufacture of explosives
   - regulated or reportable poison is intended for any illicit uses.
 * Report any transaction or attempted transaction within 24 hours from the
   point at which an individual deems an activity to be suspicious.
 * Ensure that any regulated products are labelled(link is external) with the
   following text ‘Acquisition, possession or use by the general public is
   restricted’.

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DISAPPEARANCE OR THEFT

All significant disappearances or thefts of regulated or reportable substances
must be reported within 24 hours from the point at which an individual is aware
of the incident. This is applicable for:
 

 * losses from a supplier’s stock
 * losses from the stock of an individual or business carrying on a trade,
   business or profession that involves regulated substances or reportable
   substances

 

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GUIDELINES FOR COMPLYING WITH THE LEGISLATION

Resources are available to help businesses raise employee awareness and
understanding of their legal obligations and reporting requirements.

To ensure full compliance with the legislation, please adhere to the following
guidelines: 

 1. Identify which of your products are legislated under the Poisons Act and
    require reporting for suspicious transactions or significant disappearances
    and thefts.
 2. For in person transactions, implement a system that reminds cashiers that a
    product requires reporting for suspicious transactions.
 3. Be clear with staff about what suspicious behaviours are in the context of
    your business. 
 4. Make sure your staff know how to report suspicious chemical activity and are
    aware of internal company procedures.
 5. Use these posters to help inform your staff about the legislative
    responsibilities of the business and employees.
 6. Incorporate points 1 – 5 in your training manuals.

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REPORTING SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS, DISAPPEARANCES AND THEFTS

All suspicious transactions, attempted transactions, disappearances and thefts
of regulated or reportable substances must be reported within 24 hours from the
point at which an activity is deemed suspicious or individuals are aware of the
incident.

Suspicious transactions (including business-to-business and business-to-consumer
transactions) must be reported via the Report suspicious chemical activity
service. 

If you are unable to report through this online service, you must make a report
to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.

Any significant disappearances or thefts of regulated substances and reportable
substances must be reported to your local police force using 101 (or 999 in an
emergency) and subsequently reported via the Report suspicious chemical activity
service. You will be asked for a crime reference number(link is external) when
using the online service so have this available if you have received one by the
time of making a report.

Please contact the Chemical Reporting Team on
ChemicalReportingTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk(link sends email) if you have any
questions or need further support.

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