Drugs and chemicals

Please see Government guidance on how to comply with the EU and UK REACH chemical regulations when using, making, selling or importing chemicals in the UK and in the EU. The exact import requirements will vary according to the particular chemicals being imported so please check.

For help, support or further information about any safety issues relating to chemicals, please contact a member of the Safety Office Chemicals team for chemical safety advice.

Please see the Safety Office for current guidance on departmental licence requirements to possess, supply and produce drugs.

Government guidance on the import and export of controlled goods to and from the UK is also available.

Additional controls are in place for chemicals that may also be used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Please see the Safety Office for current guidance on departmental licence requirements to possess, supply and produce drugs.

Government guidance for licence requirements:

• www.gov.uk/guidance/precursor-chemical-licensing
• www.gov.uk/government/publications/precursor-chemical-import-and-export-authorisation-wallchart

Please see Government guidance on importing and exporting F gas or equipment containing F gases, like refrigeration and air conditioning systems, solvents or aerosols.

Government guidance on applying for an import certificate to import a medicinal product into the UK for veterinary use.