Article 2U.K.Scope

[F11.This Regulation applies—

(a)in relation to the substances listed in Part 1 (regulated explosives precursors) and Part 3 (reportable explosives precursors) of Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972 , and to mixtures and substances containing them.

1A.any reference in this Regulation to—

(a)“the Annexes” is to be read as a reference to Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 1A to the Poisons Act 1972;

(b)“Annex I” is to be read as a reference to Part 1 of Schedule 1A to that Act;

(c)“Annex II” is to be read as a reference to Part 3 of Schedule 1A to that Act.]

2.This Regulation does not apply to:

(a)articles as defined in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;

(b)pyrotechnic articles as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2007/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles(1), pyrotechnic articles intended for non-commercial use, in accordance with national law, by the armed forces, the law enforcement authorities or the fire department, pyrotechnic equipment falling within the scope of Council Directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on marine equipment(2), pyrotechnic articles intended for use in the aerospace industry, or percussion caps intended for toys;

(c)medicinal products legitimately made available to a member of the general public on the basis of a medical prescription in accordance with the applicable national law.

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