The Poisons Act 1972 controls the sale of poisons and provides for registration of sellers of poisons. The act and the Poisons Rules 1982 prohibit the sale of poisons unless the seller is:
- a retail pharmacist
- a person who has their name on the council’s list entitling them to sell poisons from the premises named (a listed seller).
Listed sellers cannot sell poisons that are included in part I of the Poisons List. These poisons may only be sold by a pharmacist.
A listed seller or their named deputy is authorised to sell the poisons named in part II of the Poisons List, subject to certain conditions.
Apply and pay online
You can apply and renew online using the forms below and will then be asked to make a secure online payment.
- Apply for a new poisons licence online
- Renew an existing poisons licence online
Fees and charges
You can find the fee for this licence by going to our licence fee register.
Timescale
We aim to deal with applications within 14-21 days. Tacit consent does not apply. This means that you must wait to hear whether the council has granted your licence.
Contact us
If you need further information please contact:
Trading Standards
PO Box 42
Church Square House
High Street East
Scunthorpe
DN15 6XQ
Telephone: 01724 297664
Email: trading.standards@northlincs.gov.uk
Complaints and appeals
If you have a complaint you can register it by completing our online complaints form.
If you would like to appeal against the decision made on your application please contact Trading Standards on the details above.