Trading standards
Licence to sell poisons
Non-medicinal poisons may only be sold by a pharmacist or a person registered with the local authority. See part 2 of the poisons list.
Please note we can only register businesses in Liverpool.
Fees
- Initial registration £35.67.
- Re-registration £18.81.
- Changes in details of registration £9.60.
How to apply
Online
Read our privacy notice which tells you how we use your data.
By post
Download, print off and complete a paper application and return by post.
Make cheques payable to Liverpool City Council and write the application reference on the back. Send to:
Licensing and Public Protection
Cunard Building
Water Street
Liverpool
L3 1AH
Problem applications
We will contact you if there is a problem with your application and try to resolve it with you. If we have to reject your application, the legislation does not give a right to appeal or for a refund of any fee paid.
Processing
Timescales for registration on receipt of application is five days.