Contact details

For information or assistance with submitting CSARs or general drug precursor chemical control matters contact:

The Chemical Control Team

Tel: +44 (0) 207 238 2426
Fax: +44 (0) 207 238 2828

The team working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. If your call is an emergency please contact your local police force.

Please note when contacting us

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The CCT can only accept and respond to matters relating to the work of the unit described.

Home Office

The Home Office Drug Strategy Unit (DSU) is the licensing and regulatory body for precursor chemical control within the UK. They can be contacted at:

Telephone: +44 (0) 207 035 0480
Website: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

CHEMICALS ASSOCIATED WITH POTENTIAL TERRORIST MISUSE

ANTI TERRORIST HOTLINE - 0800 789321

The SOCA Chemical Control Team and CSARs should not be viewed as a replacement for contacting the Anti Terrorist Hotline direct, in circumstances when an operator has reasonable grounds to suspect that the actual intention or potential end-uses of a substance might relate to terrorism.

It is a criminal offence in the UK to facilitate or assist acts of terrorism.

Chemicals associated with licit use often have a number of other illicit end uses. SOCA recognises that it may not be possible for an operator to determine, beyond an expression of a concern, what end purpose a substance might, if sold, be diverted into. In such circumstances SOCA is able to receive CSARs and if appropriate direct information onto the relevant authorities.

Trade Associations

The following trade associations are able to provide further advice and guidance on drug precursor chemicals and legislation:

CEFIC The European Chemical Industry Council

Chemical Business Association
Telephone: +44 (0) 1270 258200
Website: www.chemical.org.uk

Chemical Industries Association
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 963 6767
Website: www.cia.org.uk