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Licences - Poisons

 

Trading standards enforce the provisions of the Poisons Act 1972 and the Poisons Rules 1982, prohibiting the sale of poisons unless the seller is a retail pharmacist or a person who has his name on the local authority's list of permitted sellers.  There are restrictions on which poisons a listed seller can sell from their premises.  Suitable traders with appropriate premises may apply for inclusion in the list on payment of a fee.  The period of registration for poisons runs from 1st June to 31st May in any year. 

The current fees are as follows:

  • Initial registration:   £33.00
  • Re-registration:       £18.63
  • Change in details:    £10.00

Forms are available below 

27/09/2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does poisons registration last?

A poisons registration lasts for 12 months.

What do I have to do once I have a poisons registration?

You must store any poisons safely, that is, either in a separate drawer or cupboard kept only for that purpose, or in part of the premises where customers are not permitted, or on a shelf kept solely for the storage of poisons and no food is kept directly under the shelf.

What products can I sell if I have a poisons registration?

If you have a poisons licence, you may sell any product containing any chemical listed in part II of the Poisons Order 1982.

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