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Poisons Act 1972
Instructions and Guidance to Applicants
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Please read the instructions and guidance
notes and complete the attached
application form.
Return this form with the fee to:London Borough of Lewisham
Licensing Services
4th Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road
London SE6 4RU
Tel: (020) 8314 6400
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POISONS ACT 1972
FORM OF APPLICATION
by a person to have his/her name entered in a local authority's list of persons entitled to sell nonmedicinal poisons included in Part II of the Poisons List
Applicant details
Title:
Forename(s):
Surname:
Telephone
Number:
Hereby apply to have my name entered in the list kept in pursuance of section 5 of the above
Act in respect of the following premises, namely
Name of
Business
(Trading
Name):
Address of
Premises:
Type of
business
Telephone
Number:
As a person entitled to sell from those premises non-medicinal poisons included in Part II of
the Poisons List.
I hereby nominate:
Title:
Forename(s):
Surname:
Title:
Forename(s):
Surname:
To act as my deputy (deputies) for the sale in accordance with Rule 10 (1) of the Poisons
Rules 1982
Usual Signature:
Notes
Please return this form, completed and signed with the fee to:
Licensing Services
4th Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road
London SE6 4RU
(tel: 020 8314 6400)
Cheques should be made payable to the London Borough of Lewisham.
If you wish to pay by debit card, credit card or cash please contact the office first before
submitting the form.
The fees payable are as follows:
First registration/New:
Renewal of registration:
Alteration:
£63
£63
£36
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Sale of Poisons
Introduction
The retail sale of products containing poisons by shopkeepers, garden centres, agricultural
merchants etc. is governed by the Poisons Act 1972. Typical examples of such products
include:
1. Descalers (Kay Dee Fast Acting, Kleenoff)
2. Sanitary Fluids (Elsan, Racasan)
3. Drain Cleaner (Brillo Clearway, Drainfree)
4. Strong Disinfectants (Scrubbs Ammonia, but not Sanizal now)
5. Weedkillers (Gramoxone, but not Weedol)
A list of products is enclosed (Part II Poisons List) which contain poisons. This is not a
comprehensive list and is for guidance only.
If in doubt examine the container, all poisons should be marked with the name of the active
substance. If the active substance is included in the Poisons Part II list, and the commodity is
not exempted (see List B), then the product is probably a poison.
The sale of poisons which have wholly or mainly a medicinal use is controlled by the
Pharmaceutical Society.
Registration
A retailer who wishes to sell poisons must register with The London Borough of Lewisham
and a registration form is available for this purpose. The retailer must provide details of his
name and the addresses of all premises from which he wishes to sell poisons. Certain
poisons (those marked “yes” in column 2 of Part II list) may only be sold by the retailer or his
nominated deputies. The form provides for the nomination of not more than two responsible
deputies
If any of the registration details change (e.g. names of deputies) you should inform the
Council immediately. A registration is not transferable to another individual or company; a
new registration must be made. A new registration should also be made for a change of
address.
Registrations are annual though you should be sent a reminder.
FEE PAYABLE
First registration/New…………..……£ 63
Renewal of registration……………...£ 63
Alteration……………………. …….…£ 36
Storage
Poisons must be stored sensibly, out of reach of children and away from foodstuffs. There
are more stringent requirements for certain poisons (those marked “yes” in column 2 of Part
II list), these must be stored:(a) in a cupboard or drawer reserved solely for storing poisons; or
(b) in a partitioned off area to which customers do not have access; or
(c) on a shelf reserved solely for storing poisons provided no food is kept below the shelf.
Restrictions on Sales
Some poisons may only be sold to persons having special occupations or needs. These are
shown in column 3 of List A. For the poisons marked “yes” in column 2 of List A the buyer
must:
1.
2.
be known to the seller as a person to whom poisons can be legally sold, and
sign the Poisons Book, or, give the seller a signed order stating his name, address,
trade, purpose of use, quantity required.
In emergencies the buyer may supply the signed order within 24 hours.
Note: These notes are produced for guidance only and should not be regarded as a
complete interpretation of the law. If you require any further information please contact
Licensing Services.