Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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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.

Contact: Environmental Health, Trading Standards & Licensing

Telephone: 01702 215005

Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER

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