The Poisons List Order 1982 contains a list of poisons covered by the Poisons Act. Part I of this list contains poisons that may only be sold by a registered pharmacist. Part II of the list contains the poisons which cannot be sold unless you are registered to do so with your Local Authority.
There is an application fee which must be paid at the time the application is made. Please contact us at the address below for further information concerning application fees.
Where a name is entered on the list of persons entitled to sell part II poisons, the name will be removed from the list on 30 April each year unless an application is made to keep the name on the list.
Poisons to which part II of the poisons list applies
Please consult the Poisons Act 1972 for a breakdown of poisons listed in part II.
Requirements relating to the sale of part II poisons
The poisons may only be sold from premises named on the Council's list.
The container of the poison must labelled with
- the name of the poison
- in the case of a preparation which contains a poison as one of its ingredients, with particulars as to the proportion of the poison to the total ingredients
- with the word 'poison' or other prescribed indication of the character of the article
- with the name of the seller and the address of the premises on which it is sold.
No liquid poison may be sold in a bottle with a capacity of less than 1.14 litres unless the outer surface of the bottle is fluted vertically with ribs or grooves recognisable by touch.
Offences and penalties
If a person is convicted before any court of any offence which in the opinion of the court renders them unfit to have their name on the list of persons entitled to sell non-medicinal poisons, the court may order their name to be removed from the list and be disqualified from having their name on any local authority list for such period as they may specify.
No person on the list may use any title, emblem or description that suggests they are entitled to sell any poison which they are not entitled to sell, and if convicted shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £500 and a further fine not exceeding £5 for each day that the contravention continues.
A person convicted of contravening or failing to comply with the provisions of the Poisons Act 1972 or the Poisons Rules shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £2,500 and a further fine not exceeding £10 for each day the offence continues.
If a person
- wilfully delays or obstructs an Inspector from the Council
- refuses to allow samples to be taken
- fails to give information which they are required to give, they shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding £500.
Further information
Copies of the Poisons Act 1972 and other legislation mentioned above can be purchased from the Office for Public Sector Information. Copies can be inspected at the Council's offices, where you may also obtain an application form and further help or advice.