Poison License
Poison License Consultants – Legal Approval for Sale, Storage & Transport of Toxic Chemicals
What is a Poison License?
A Poison License is a mandatory legal document issued by the District Collector, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), or State Health Department, which authorizes an individual or company to:
Store or stock toxic substances
Sell or distribute poison to registered buyers
Transport poison in compliance with packaging & safety norms
Use poison for scientific, industrial, medical, or agricultural purposes
Who Requires a Poison License?
- Chemical manufacturers & distributors
- Laboratories & research facilities
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Fertilizer & pesticide companies
- Hospitals & medical institutions
- Exporters/importers of toxic substances
- Industrial units using toxic raw materials
List of Poisons
- Acetic acid (beyond 25% concentration by weight).
- Acetic Anhydride.
- Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) (beyond 5% concentration by weight).
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) (beyond 5% concentration by weight).
- Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄).
- Hydrofluoric acid (HF).
- Perchloric acid (HClO₄).
- Formic Acid (beyond 10% concentration by weight).
- Hydrocyanic acid except substances containing less than 0.1 per cent weight in weight of Hydrocyanic acid.
- Hydrochloric acid, except substances containing less than 5 per cent weight in weight of Hydrochloric Acid.
- Nitric acid, except substances containing less than 5 per cent weight in weight of Nitric Acid.
- Oxalic Acid.
- Perchloride of mercury (corrosive sublimate).
- Potassium Hydroxide except substances containing less than 2 per cent weight in weight of Potassium Hydroxide
- Sodium Hydroxide except substances containing less than 2 per cent weight in weight of Sodium Hydroxide
- Hydrogen peroxide (beyond 50% concentration by weight).
- Formaldehyde (beyond 25% concentration by weight).
- Phenol (beyond 3% concentration by weight).
- Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (beyond 5% concentration by weight).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a poison license mandatory for every chemical?
No. Only for substances classified as “poison” under The Poisons Act or listed by local/state authorities.
How long is the license valid?
Typically 1 years, depending on state rules.
Do I need to display the license?
Yes. A copy of the license must be prominently displayed at the business premises.
What if I deal with medical poisons only?
You still need a poison license issued by the health department or collector office.