Guidance: Explosives precursors and poisons licences: application guidance

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If you want to acquire, import, possess or use certain chemicals, poisons or explosives precursors, you must have a valid explosives precursors and poisons (EPP) licence issued by the Home Office.

Make sure all scanned proof of address and identity documents for your EPP application are properly countersigned. Missing or incorrect signatures will delay your application.

This document gives guidance to the public on:

  • which substances you need an EPP licence for
  • offences and penalties for not having a licence
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