Non-medicinal Poisons And Chemicals Flashcards
True or false, the CLP (classification, labelling and packaging) adopts the globally harmonised system throughout the EU?
True
Why does the CLP not apply to medicines?
Because it doesn’t apply to chemicals in their finished state intended for the final user.
True or false, the label on a chemical/non-medicinal poison must be placed so it can be read horizontally?
True
List the labelling requirements for a chemical/non-medicinal poison.
Name of substance and nominal quantity, product identifiers (EC number), hazard pictograms, hazard statement which describes nature of hazard, signal words (danger and warning), precautionary statement, supplemental information, name, address and telephone number of supplier in EEA.
True or false, the poisons act of 1972 classifies non-medicinal poisons into 4 parts?
True
Name the 4 parts that non-medicinal poisons are classified into.
Part 1- regulated explosive precursors
Part 2- regulated poisons
Part 3- reportable explosive precursors
Part 4- reportable poisons
True or false, home users of regulated substances need a home office explosive precursor and poisons licence?
True
How long is an EPP licence valid for?
3 years
When making a purchase of a regulated substance what does the customer need to present?
EPP licence and photo ID
For which part (1, 2, 3, or 4) does the pharmacist have a duty to make a record in the poisons record following a sale?
Part 2- regulated poisons
List the record requirements for the poisons register
Date of sale, name and address of purchaser, name and quantity of poison supplied, purpose, signature or purchaser
True or false, both regulated and reportable poisons must be stored somewhere reserved solely for poisons with no access to the public?
True
