What types of Poisons Permits are there?
A. Poisons Permits are required by individuals to purchase poisons in Schedules 4, 7 and 8 and by businesses, companies and government departments for poisons included in Schedule 2,3,4,7 and 8. Permits may be for a single substance such as hydrofluoric acid in Schedule 7 for brick cleaning or they may be for a whole range of poisons such as for a hospital pharmacy. The table below may help to explain.