Poisons and chemicals 

Poisons and chemicals 

This guide will help you safely and lawfully supply poisons and chemicals to members of the public.

Published: 7 September 2022

Updated: 15 November 2024

This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.


Discover reporting requirements and tips for spotting suspicious requests, disappearances and thefts. You’ll also find a list of regulated and reportable substances, including supply, labelling, and record-keeping requirements. 

Sections on this page

  • Reporting requirements
  • Regulated substances – Part 1 and 2
  • Reportable substances – Part 3 and 4
  • Further information

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