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Licences - poisons: Outline
The retailing of poisons is controlled by the Poisons Act 1972. The Poisons List Order 1982 contains a list of poisons covered by the Poisons Act.
Non-medical poisons are divided into two separate lists. List one substances may only be sold by a registered Pharmacist, and list two substances may be sold by a registered Pharmacist or a licensed retailer.
Local Authorities are responsible for vetting applications for list two substances, for law enforcement and control of licensed premised.
Further Information
- Animal Licences
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- Tables and Chairs on the Highway
- Licensing Act 2003 – Guidance For Schools
- Advertising Materials on the Public Highway ('A' Boards)
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- Under Age Sales
- Four Rivers Estate Shoeburyness
- Crackdown on Underage Alcohol Sales
- Licensing Act 2003 - Premise and Personal Licensing
- Ear/Skin Piercing, Electrolysis, Tattooing and Acupuncture
- Charitable Collections/High Street Activities
- Massage and Special Treatment
- Motor Salvage Licence
- Scrap Metal Licences
- Licences and Street Trading
- Business and Street Trading Licences
Contact: Environmental Health, Trading Standards & Licensing
Email: council@southend.gov.uk
Telephone: 01702 215005
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