CHEMICAL SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS (CSARs)
This section of the website is dedicated to the Chemical Suspicious Activity Reporting (CSAR) regime. Please see the In This Section box for more information.
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 directly, 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 notifications and if appropriate direct information onto the relevant authorities.
Notice to reader
Please note this is a new reporting regime and as such this site is still under construction.
The information on these pages is for general purposes and guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. All the information on these pages relates to circumstances prevailing at the date of publication.
If you are uncertain about any aspect of the relevant laws and procedures you should seek assistance from your representative body or legal advisor.