Under the Poisons Act 1972 any business or individual supplying chemicals that are on the Poisons List must be registered with the council. Only named individuals can supply poisons and so businesses are encouraged to nominate one or more deputies who can sell in the individual’s absence.
The types of products which are considered poisons include:
For more information about chemicals on the Poisons List or to register your business to sell or supply poisons contact:
Trading Standards Service
Public Protection Division
Islington
Council
222 Upper Street
London N1 1XR
Tel: 020 7527 4028
Fax: 020 7527 3430
Email: trading.standards@islington.gov.uk
Page Last Updated: 31 October 2008