Poisons Act 1972

JurisdictionUK Non-devolved
Citation1972 c. 66
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  • (1) This section defines some key terms used in this Act.(2) Regulated substance” means a regulated explosives precursor or regulated poison.is a substance listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1A in a concentration higher than the limit set out for that substance in that Part, andincludes a mixture or another substance in which a substance listed in that Part is present in a concentration higher than the relevant limit,(4) For the purposes of section 3C however, and the meaning of “regulated substance” in or in relation to that section, a
      “regulated explosives precursor”—
    • (c) is a substance listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1A, and
    • (d) includes a mixture or another substance in which a substance listed in that Part is present,
    • but, in each case, only if the substance or mixture is not excluded.
    is a substance listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1A, andincludes a mixture or another substance in which a substance listed in that Part is present,is a substance listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1A in a concentration higher than the limit (if any) set out for that substance in that Part, andincludes a mixture or another substance in which a substance listed in that Part is present in a concentration higher than the relevant limit,(6) Reportable substance” means a reportable explosives precursor or a reportable poison.is a substance listed in Part 3 of Schedule 1A, andincludes a mixture or another substance in which a substance listed in that Part is present,is a substance listed in Part 4 of Schedule 1A in a concentration higher than the limit (if any) set out for that substance in that Part, andincludes a mixture or another substance in which a substance listed in that Part is present in a concentration higher than the relevant limit,it is medicinal, orit is contained in a specific object.a medicinal product as defined by regulation 2 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1916) ,an investigational medicinal product as defined by regulation 2 of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1031) ,a substance to which Part 12 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 or Part 6 of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 applies by virtue of an order under section 104 or 105 of the Medicines Act 1968 (whether applying subject to exceptions and modifications or not and, in the case of an order under section 104, whether the substance is referred to in the order as a substance or an article) , ora veterinary medicinal product as defined by regulation 2 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2033) .an object that, during production, is given a special shape, surface or design that determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition, orpyrotechnic equipment falling within the scope of Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment, andpercussion caps intended specifically for toys falling within the scope of Council Directive 88/378/EEC concerning the safety of toys.(12) See also section 9B (which contains power to disapply requirements of this Act in specified circumstances) .amend Schedule 1A (whether to add, vary or remove a substance or concentration limit or make any other change) , andamend section 2 in consequence of any amendment made under paragraph (a) .(2) The power in subsection (1) to add a concentration limit includes power to add a concentration limit in any Part of Schedule 1A (whether for an explosives precursor or a poison) .they are in common use, or are likely to come into common use, for purposes other than the treatment of human ailments, andit is reasonably necessary to include them in one of those Parts if members of the general public are to have adequate facilities for obtaining them.(1) A member of the general public commits an offence if he or she does anything listed in subsection (2) without having a licence, or a recognised non-GB licence, to do that thing with respect to that substance.importing a regulated substance,acquiring a regulated substance,possessing a regulated substance,using a regulated substance.acquiring” means taking into your possession, custody or control,importing” means bringing into Great Britain from a country or territory outside the United Kingdom,member of the general public” means an individual who is acting (alone or with others) for purposes not connected with his or her trade, business or profession or the performance by him or her of a public function,possessing” means having in your possession, custody or control, andusing” includes processing, formulating, storing, treating or mixing, including in the production of an article.(4) A member of the general public does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if the requirements of this section do not apply to his or her case by virtue of regulations made under section 9B.(5) This section does not apply to the possession or use of a regulated substance at any time before 3 March 2016.

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