Selling Chemicals Responsibly Poison Act Update 2023
1 March 2023
Online
The Poisons Act 1972 regulates the sale of listed substances to the public and puts a legal obligation on the retailer to report any suspicious sale or significant loss or theft of the substance.
The Home Office and Counter-Terrorism Policing will present an overview of the Poisons Act, changes in the legislation that will come into force later this year and case studies of how suspicious activity reports help fight crime and terrorism.
Clinic Content
1. Poisons Act overview
2. Legislation changes
3. What happens to your reports: Policing and Case Studies
The Presenters
Rachel Roberts – Home Office: Poisons Act policy Lead
Detective Inspector Kim May – Home Office: Chemical Engagement Team
Police Sergeant Stuart Beart – Home Office: Chemical Engagement Team
TBC – Counter-Terrorism Policing – National Precursor Chemical Team