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W10 Law relating to Poisons & Chemicals Flashcards

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Poisons, spirits and chemicals:
The Poisons Act 1972

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  • Substantially amended by the Deregulation Act 2015 as
    a response to terrorism within the UK
  • ‘Regulated’ and ‘reportable’ substances.
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Glossary:

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  • Regulated substances
  • Regulated explosives precursor is a substance listed in Part 1 of Schedule
    1A
  • Regulated poison’ is a substance listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1A
  • Reportable substances
  • Reportable explosives precursor is a substance listed in Part 3 of Schedule
    1A.
  • Reportable poison’ is a substance listed in Part 4 of Schedule 1A
  • The Secretary of State has powers to make regulations to amend parts of the Poisons Ac
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Examples

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Adhesives; anti-fouling compositions; builders’ materials; ceramics; cosmetic products; distempers; electrical valves; enamels; explosives; fillers; fireworks; fluorescent lamps; flux
in any form for use in soldering; glazes; glue; inks; lacquer solvents; loading materials;
matches; medicated animal feeding stuffs; motor fuels and lubricants; paints; photographic paper; pigments; plastics; propellants; rubber; varnishes; vascular plants and their se

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What is the law relating to Poisons and Chemicals Inspection and Enforcement?

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  • GPhC enforce the Poisons Act 1972
  • GPhC investigations
  • Penalties include terms of imprisonment and/or fines
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Sale and Supply of Regulated
Substances

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  • Certain chemicals can be used in the illicit manufacture
    of explosives or to cause harm.
  • Must have either a valid:
  • Explosives precursors and poisons (EPP) licence
  • Recognised non-GB licence
  • Associated photographic identity document
  • The licence will specify, which activities are permitted
  • Processing, formulating, storing, treating or mixing
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Supply of Regulated Substances

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  • Supply:
  • lawful retail pharmacy business
  • supply is made on premises
  • under the supervision of (or by) a pharmacist
  • Record of the supply
  • signed by purchaser
  • date of the supply
  • name and address of the member of the purchaser
  • name and quantity of the regulated poison supplied
  • purpose(s) required
  • Additionally, the details of the transaction must be entered on to the licence
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Storage of Poisons in Retail Premises:

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  • Stored in a cupboard or drawer reserved solely for the storage of poisons
  • Partitioned off/separated from the remainder of the premises
  • No customer access
  • Stored on a shelf reserved solely for the storage of poisons (no food or drink is kept directly under the shelf.)
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Suspicious Transactions

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  • Appears unclear about the intended use of the substance
  • Appears unfamiliar with the intended use of the substance or cannot explain it plausibly
  • Intends to buy substances in quantities, combinations or concentrations uncommon for private use
  • Is unwilling to provide proof of identity or place of residence
  • Insists on using unusual methods of payment, including large amounts of cash
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Denatured Alcohols

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  • Alcohol means spirits, beer, wine, made wine or cider.
  • Methylated spirits, methyl alcohol and naphtha are excluded from the definition.
  • Denatured alcohol is alcohol which has been made unsuitable for drinking by the
    addition of denaturants
  • Customs and Excise Management Act 1979, the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act
    1979 and the Denatured Alcohol Regulations 2005. (dont need to memorise)
  • Regulations state three classes of denatured alcohol:
  • Completely denatured alcohol (CDA)
  • Industrial denatured alcohol (IDA)
  • Trade specific denatured alcohol (TSDA)
  • Pharmacists are generally concerned only with the first two classes
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Completely Denatured Alcohol
(CDA)

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  • CDA can be used for heating, lighting, cleaning and general domestic use
  • Can be obtained from DIY shops.
  • No licence or authorisation is required
  • There are no restrictions on the amount that may be purchased
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Industrial Denatured Alcohol (IDA)

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  • IDA can be used in the manufacture of hand gel and hand
    sanitisers.
  • During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, HMRC prioritised applications to
    use IDA in hand sanitising products, and temporary changes were
    made to the use and supply of denatured alcohol and duty-free spirits.
  • Not used for heating, lighting or for the preparation of
    beverages,
  • Receiving IDA
  • Must be authorised by HMRC
  • Stocks of IDA must be kept under lock and key
  • Responsible.
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Production and Distribution of
Denatured Alcohol

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  • Distribution of denatured alcohol
  • A licence issued by HMRC
  • Distributors must ‘make entry’ of their premises with HMRC
  • Can supply CDA to anyone
  • Can supply IDA to authorised persons with an authorisation
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Supply of IDA by a Pharmacist

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  • A pharmacist, who is an authorised user of IDA may supply IDA:
  • to another authorised user
  • in quantities of less than 20 litres at any one time;
  • the pharmacist must hold a copy of that user’s authorisation to receive IDA;
  • for medical use in response to the prescription or order of a medical or veterinary practitioner.
  • There is no limit on the amount of IDA which can be supplied on an
    order.
  • order not defined in the Regulations,
  • should include the quantity and class of denatured alcohol require
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What must Records show?

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Records must show:
* Purchases of production materials
* Imports (including details of the country of origin)
* Class of denatured alcohol held in containers
* Quantities of alcohols, denaturants, markers, dyes and denatured alcohol held
* Results of stocktakes and action taken to investigate deficiencies
* Exports and sales of denatured alcohol
* HMRC may visit in order to inspect records and premises

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Chemicals

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  • Chemicals regulated by the GB Classification, Labelling and
    Packaging Regulation (GB CLP)
  • ‘Ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment’
  • Rely on the classification and labelling information from the manufacturer
  • If altered, you become responsible for classifying, labelling and packaging
  • internationally agreed system of chemicals classification and labelling.
  • Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
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Definitions

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  • Distributor stores and places on the market a substance.
  • Downstream user uses a substance in the course of industrial or professional activities.
  • Distributor or a consumer is not a downstream user.
  • Substance is a chemical element in the natural state or
    obtained by any manufacturing process
  • Supplier includes manufacturer, importer, downstream user or distributor
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Exemptions

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GB CLP does not apply to the following chemicals:
* Radioactive substances
* Substances subject to customs supervision
* Non-isolated intermediates
* Substances for scientific research and development
* Waste
* Medicinal products
* Veterinary medicinal products
* Cosmetic products
* Medical devices
* Food or feeding stuff

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Classification

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  • GB CLP ensures substances are classified before placing them on the market.
  • When classifying a chemical, there are criteria for:
  • physical hazards (e.g. being corrosive);
  • health hazards (e.g. carcinogenicity, skin irritation etc.); and
  • environmental hazards (e.g. harmful to the aquatic environment, etc.)
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Labelling of Chemicals:
What is required?

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  • Name, address and telephone number of the supplier(s)
  • Quantity (unless the quantity is elsewhere)
  • Product identifiers
  • Substance name and an identification number
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Additional Labelling Requirements?

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  • A signal word, based on classification
    -Either ‘Danger’ or ‘Warning’ (but not both)
  • Description of the nature hazards
    -Extremely flammable gas
    -May be corrosive to metals
    -Toxic if swallowed
  • Precautionary statements minimise or prevent the potential hazards that might arise when use or disposal
    -If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand
    -Keep container tightly closed
    -Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
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Supplemental Information:

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  • Obligatory information is required where a hazardous chemical
    has particular physical or health properties and includes phrases
    such as:
  • Explosive when dry (this is a physical property)
  • Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking (this is
    a health property)
  • Non-obligatory supplemental information
  • not required by legislation, necessary for the safe handling and use of the product (e.g., usage instructions.)
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Packaging of Chemicals

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Packaging must be designed so that its contents cannot escape
* Packaging materials must not be susceptible to damage by the contents
* Packaging must be strong and solid
* Replaceable fastening devices must be designed so that it can be
refastened repeatedly
* Packaging must not have either a shape or design likely to attract
children
* Must be packaged with a child-resistant fastening and/or a tactile
warning device.
* A tactile warning device is a raised triangle that can be felt by touch;
it is designed to be understood by those with impaired vision.

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Safety Data Sheets

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  • Distributors (such as pharmacies), must pass information to their customers.
  • Purchasers of chemicals must receive a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH)

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  • Employers must protect employees who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health in the workplace.
  • They cover virtually any substance
  • For pharmacy, my include chemicals or harmful microorganisms.
  • The COSHH Regulations require that a risk assessment is made of substances used and procedures operated in the workplace.
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Regulation of Drug Precursors

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  • Prevent the unauthorised possession or trade of drug precursors
  • Chemicals used in the manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
  • Regulation of precursors covers 28 chemical substances which are divided into three categories:
  • Category 1 covers the most common substances
  • E.g., piperonal (flavouring and perfumes), can be used to produce methamphetamine;
  • Category 2 covers less common substances and pre-precursors,
  • E.g., acetic anhydride (photographic chemical), can be to produce heroin
  • Category 3 covers chemicals that can have different types of uses in the manufacturing
    process
  • E.g., feedstock, solvents or impurities removers

*Drug precursors are chemicals and mixtures/natural products containing them that can be used for the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

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