Export and Import of Dangerous Chemicals

European Regulation (EC) 689/2008 controls the export and import of dangerous chemicals. Commonly known as the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation, its aim is to share information on dangerous chemicals, including how to store, transport, use and dispose of these chemicals safely.

The PIC Regulation covers:

• exports of chemicals or articles to outside the EU; and/or
• imports of chemicals or articles from outside the EU.
• New information and guidance will be available on our new PIC website from November 2009