Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors 2023 - Action Required

Controlled Chemicals Registration

The British regulation regarding the control of explosives precursors and poisons will enter into force on 1st October 2023. These regulations extend to England, Wales and Scotland and will become part of the Poisons Act 1972. This regulation requires you to complete a customer statement every 18 months to verify the legitimacy of the business which is purchasing any regulated poisons and/or explosives precursors. Regulated products contain:

-     more than 10% hydrochloric acid

If you intend to purchase any of the regulated chemicals list below, you are requested to complete and sign the customer statement as soon as possible. Available on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3K8KRSY

Please be aware that Comax will not be allowed to sell your business any regulated products if the statement is not completed. This means orders for affected products will be blocked until a completed customer statement is received.

The completion of this statement confirms that you understand any regulated substances must be used for legitimate business use only. You also confirm that you will report any suspicious transactions, significant disappearances or thefts of regulated and reportable substances.

Reportable products contain:

-          Sodium hypochlorite solutions above 6% available chlorine

-          more than 12% Sodium hydroxide

To report suspicious activity and for more guidance, go to:

https://report-suspicious-chemical-activity.dsa.homeoffice.gov.uk/login

Comax Regulated Chemicals

This regulation applies to everyone who sells this product. If you purchase any regulated chemicals from Comax with the intention to sell them on you must also comply with the new legislation requirements.

IMPORTANT

In order to continue purchasing any regulated products from Comax please complete the required information for your business using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3K8KRSY

Comax Reportable Chemicals

Additionally, as part of the same regulations, there are handling requirements for reportable poisons and/or explosives precursors. For these mixtures there is a requirement to ensure that you have an effective stock control system, so that you can report any losses to the police. The products that are affected are listed below, for reportable products there is no requirement to collect ID or business information.