People wishing to sell non-medical poisons in East Sussex must apply for a licence from Trading Standards, under the Poisons Act 1972. You can apply online using the form below.
Non-medical poisons include:
- caustic soda
- some chemical toilet fluids
- some drain cleaners
- some weed killers.
A full list of non-medical poisons is detailed in our Poisons licence information, but some common products that contain poisons include:
- Ataka kettle descaler
- Mr Muscle drain opener
- Elsan Blue chemical toilet fluid
- Kil-Block drain cleaner.
All licences must be renewed every year by 30 April.
Fees and application form
The following fees apply:
- initial application for a licence, for each set of premises £32.67
- renewal of poisons licence £17.22
- any alterations to details on your licence after it has been issued £8.80.
East Sussex County Council