Poisons - Licence and Storage

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Poisons - licence and storage

The Poisons Act 1972 requires us to register all persons who wish to sell substances listed in Part II of the Poisons List Order.

The Poisons List includes products such as:

• certain drain cleaners
• kettle descaler
• pesticides
• rat poison
• chemical toilet fluid
• weed killers

How to apply for a licence

Applicants should complete the application form which is available below. On request an application form will be forwarded to the applicant for completion by post. On receipt of the application form and fee, the council may arrange for an officer to carry out an inspection of the premises to ensure its suitability. Dependant on the findings of the inspection a licence may or may not be issued.

• The application will be processed in 21 working days.
• To find out our current fee, please visit of Fees and Charges page.
• Please submit any changes of circumstances to Trading Standards at Renfrewshire Council.

Poisons Licence Application Form (pdf - 823Kb)

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Duration and renewals

The licence lasts for one year. Before the renewal date, Renfrewshire Council will write to you informing you that the licence is due to be renewed asking you to complete a licence renewal form and submit payment. Following this, an inspection may be carried out by an Authorised Officer and when the Officer is satisfied conditions are met, a new licence will be issued.

If you are refused a licence

Any person aggrieved by a refusal to be granted a licence or by any conditions to which a licence is subject may appeal to the Sheriff who may give such directions regarding the licence or its conditions as it thinks proper.

For further information please contact us.

Contact information

• email: ts.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 840 3184 (select option 2)
• call in or write to us at:
  Renfrewshire Council
  Environmental Services
  Trading Standards
  Renfrewshire House
  Cotton Street
  Paisley
  PA1 1BR