For information or assistance with submitting CSARs or general drug precursor chemical control matters contact:
The Chemical Control Team
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
- Attachments with macros enabled will be rejected by our email system, please ensure any attachments have macros disabled before sending.
- The CCT can only accept and respond to matters relating to the work of the unit
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
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
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
Telephone +44 (0) 01270 258200
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 963 6767