EPP Regulation Update - Sale Of Battery Acid

Regulatory Update to EPP Rules Regarding Sales & Supply of Acid to Businesses and Professional Users

There have been recent changes to the Explosives, Precursors and Poisons (EPP) regulations that now require the seller to take additional steps to verify the legitimacy of the business or professional user purchasing sulphuric acid, either included with a motorcycle battery or separately.

MDS are now required to collect the following information

• The business customer's name and address including the name of the individual who is authorised to make the purchase on behalf of the business
• A statement of the natures of the buyer's business
• Photographic identification for the individual authorised to make the purchase
• The VAT number of the business (if applicable)

This information does not need to be physically presented in person - it can be sent as an email attachment.

MDS are required to store this information for a period of no less than 18 months and make it available to authorities for inspection if required.

Full details of the new regulations can be found on the GOV.UK website

Any business purchasing sulphuric acid packs from MDS, either included with a battery or sold separately, must conform with the above regulations.

You will need to complete this form and email it to sales@mdsbattery.co.uk before your order can be processed.

If you have any queries regarding these changes, please call us on 0800 310 2100 or email sales@mdsbattery.co.uk