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26 May 2017

CRRU approve guidance document for Internet sales of rodenticides in the UK

The CRRU board has approved a new document meaning that this guidance has now become part of BPCA Membership Criteria.

Download-online-sale-rodenticide-CRRuThis new document contains:

  • General guidance for all internet sales of rodenticides in the UK
  • Guidance for sale of non-professional packs of rodenticides online
  • Guidance for sale of professional use packs of rodenticides online

The document warns, "Failure to adhere to these new guidelines may be an offence and may lead to the company concerned being reported to the Health and Safety Executive, Trading Standards and any other relevant body. Failure to comply may also lead to cancellation of the authorisation for sale of the product concerned."

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Source: eBulliten

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