- Enforced by
- HSE
- Status
- Amended (in force with amendments)
- Penalty ceiling
- Imprisonment 1 of 117 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 1 carries different penalties and 115 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Does it bind you?
Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.
Plus 26 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.
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Licence Holder — also bound by 225 other Acts
Designer — also bound by 13 other Acts
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Occupier — also bound by 235 other Acts
What it requires
Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
INTRODUCTION
0 of 4 sections shown4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
AUTHORISATIONS
1 of 6 sections shown- Obtain HSE approval before transferring or receiving civil explosivesAny Person
5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
DEFENCES IN RELATION TO REGULATIONS 5 TO 7
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APPLICATIONS FOR AND GRANT OF AUTHORISATIONS
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VARIATION AND TRANSFER OF AUTHORISATIONS TO MANUFACTURE OR STORE EXPLOSIVES AND DEATH, BANKRUPTCY OR INCAPACITY OF A LICENSED PERSON
0 of 3 sections shown3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
REFUSALS OF AUTHORISATIONS
0 of 2 sections shown2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
REVOCATION OF AUTHORISATIONS AND APPEALS AGAINST CERTAIN DECISIONS
1 of 3 sections shown- Remove explosives and return licence after revocationAny Person
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
LICENCES FOR SITES WHICH CEASE TO BE, OR BECOME, ONR REGULATED SITES
0 of 2 sections shown2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
SAFETY OF EXPLOSIVES
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SECURITY OF EXPLOSIVES: PREVENTING UNAUTHORISED ACCESS OR ACQISITION
1 of 3 sections shown- Do not employ prohibited persons in roles involving explosives or restricted substancesEmployer
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
SECURITY OF EXPLOSIVES: TRACEABILITY, RECORDS AND REPORTING LOSS
3 of 5 sections shown- Mark civil explosives with unique identification before moving themAny Person
- Apply to HSE for a manufacturing site code for civil explosivesManufacturer
- Report loss of relevant explosives to police immediatelyOccupier
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
SECURITY PROVISIONS IN RELATION TO PLASTIC EXPLOSIVES
0 of 1 section shown1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
SUB-PART A: MAKING AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET – OBLIGATIONS OF ECONOMIC OPERATORS, SUB-PART B: CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODIES, SUB-PART C: NOTIFICATION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODIES
27 of 43 sections shown- Ensure civil explosives meet essential safety requirements before marketManufacturer
- Obtain conformity assessment and prepare technical documentation before placing civil explosives on the marketManufacturer
- Draw up declaration of conformity and affix UK marking before placing civil explosives on marketManufacturer
- Keep technical documentation and declaration of conformity for 10 yearsManufacturer
- Put in place procedures to ensure series-produced civil explosives conformManufacturer
- Mark civil explosives with identification and contact details before placing on marketManufacturer
- Ensure instructions and labelling for civil explosives are in clear EnglishManufacturer
- Do not delegate design and conformity assessment to an authorised representativeManufacturer
- Do not place non-conforming civil explosives on the marketManufacturer
- Check civil explosives are UKCA marked and have technical documents before importingManufacturer
- Do not place non-conforming civil explosives on the market and notify risksManufacturer
- Indicate importer identity on civil explosives before placing on the marketManufacturer
- Provide clear English instructions and safety information with civil explosivesManufacturer
- Keep declaration of conformity and technical documentation for 10 yearsManufacturer
- Take corrective action for non-conforming civil explosivesManufacturer
- Provide information and cooperate with market surveillance authorityManufacturer
- Act with due care when making civil explosives available on the marketDistributor
- Verify civil explosives before placing on marketDistributor
- Do not supply non-conforming civil explosives and notify if riskyDistributor
- Take corrective action for non-conforming civil explosives you've suppliedDistributor
- Provide information and cooperate with HSE on requestDistributor
- Ensure storage and transport conditions maintain explosive safety conformityManufacturer
- Identify supply chain to market surveillance authority on requestOperator
- Only affix the UK marking to civil explosives as the manufacturer and after conformity assessmentOperator
- Transfer or retain files if your approval is withdrawn or activity ceasesConformity Assessment Body
- Approved bodies must carry out conformity assessments per Schedule 16 and provide appealsConformity Assessment Body
- Approved bodies: meet record-keeping and accountability rules when using subcontractorsConformity Assessment Body
16 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
ENFORCEMENT OF THE REGULATIONS
0 of 3 sections shown3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
POWER TO GRANT EXEMPTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
0 of 5 sections shown5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Schedules
84 of 223 shown- Maintain a detailed explosives register with site plansLicence Holder
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Licensing authority must make explosives licence information publicly availableStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Licensing authority must make licence information available to local residents and businessesStatutory regulator
- Provide scale plan to owners/occupiers within separation distance on requestLicence Holder
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Licensing authority must provide requested register information to HSE within 28 daysLocal authority
- Label and seal small explosive articles at the smallest packaging levelAny Person
- Mark detonating cords with unique ID every 5 metres and label each caseManufacturer
- Design and manufacture civil explosives for safe disposalDesigner
- Test civil explosives for safety and performance propertiesManufacturer
- Ensure civil explosives meet safety and performance standardsManufacturer
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- HSE must require corrective action for civil explosives that present a riskStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- HSE must give businesses time to fix labelling and document failuresStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- HSE must follow RAMS Article 21 when imposing restrictive measures on civil explosivesStatutory regulator
- Fail to comply with a withdrawal or recall noticeAny Person
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- HSE must enforce RAMS requirements for civil explosives under Part 13Statutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- HSE must exercise enforcement powers consistently with risk-based provisionsStatutory regulator
- Contravene Part 13 of the Explosives Regulations (civil explosives handling)Any Person
Unlimited fine
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- HSE must evaluate civil explosives it believes present a riskStatutory regulator
- Take corrective actions for non-conforming civil explosives when required by HSEOperator
- Have necessary resources, equipment and facilities for conformity assessmentConformity Assessment Body
- Ensure conformity assessment staff are technically trained, competent and authorisedConformity Assessment Body
- Conformity assessment body must prove management impartialityConformity Assessment Body
- Don't link pay for safety assessors to number or outcome of assessmentsConformity Assessment Body
- Carry adequate civil liability insurance for assessment activitiesConformity Assessment Body
- Keep confidential any information obtained during conformity assessment workConformity Assessment Body
- Participate in standardisation activities and apply approved body guidanceConformity Assessment Body
- Conformity assessment body must be independent third partyConformity Assessment Body
- Avoid conflicts of interest: do not be involved in civil explosives supply chainConformity Assessment Body
- Do not engage in civil explosives design, manufacture or marketingConformity Assessment Body
- Avoid conflicts of interest in conformity assessmentConformity Assessment Body
- Oversee subsidiaries and subcontractors to protect impartialityConformity Assessment Body
- Carry out conformity assessments with integrity, competence, and independenceConformity Assessment Body
- A conformity assessment body must be capable of performing all relevant assessmentsConformity Assessment Body
- Conformity assessment bodies must have skilled staff and documented proceduresConformity Assessment Body
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must follow correct conformity assessment proceduresStatutory regulator
- Notify Secretary of State of changes to approval status or conformity assessment activitiesAny Person
- Include appeal rights in contracts for certification decisionsConformity Assessment Body
- Share negative conformity assessment results with other approved bodiesConformity Assessment Body
- Participate in approved body coordination groupsConformity Assessment Body
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must avoid unnecessary burdens on businesses during conformity assessmentsStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must consider business-specific factors when assessing conformityStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must maintain rigour when checking civil explosivesStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must require corrective measures and refuse certification when safety standards are not metStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must require corrective action and suspend certificates for non-conforming civil explosivesStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must restrict, suspend or withdraw certificates if manufacturer fails corrective measuresStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must give notice and hear representations before refusing or restricting a certificateStatutory regulator
- Manufacture explosives to match the approved type and legal requirementsManufacturer
- Affix approved body's identification number during manufacturingManufacturer
- Affix UK marking and keep declaration of conformityManufacturer
- Operate approved quality system for explosives productionManufacturer
- Apply to an approved body for quality system assessmentManufacturer
- Establish and maintain a quality system for explosives manufacturingManufacturer
- Apply for Type examination (Module B) before placing explosives on marketManufacturer
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must audit your quality system for explosivesStatutory regulator
- Maintain approved quality system and notify changes to approved bodyManufacturer
- Allow approved body access and provide quality system informationManufacturer
- Affix UK marking and keep declaration of conformity for explosivesManufacturer
- Keep technical records of explosives for 10 yearsManufacturer
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notify Secretary of State of quality system approvals and status changesStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must share quality system approval decisions with each otherStatutory regulator
- Operate an approved quality system for final product inspection and testing of explosivesManufacturer
- Prepare technical documentation for your explosivesManufacturer
- Apply for quality system assessment for explosives and maintain itManufacturer
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must audit manufacturer's quality system for explosivesStatutory regulator
- Keep your approved quality system up to date and notify changes to the approved bodyManufacturer
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must carry out surveillance and audits of your quality systemStatutory regulator
- Affix UK marking and keep declaration of conformity for each explosive typeManufacturer
- Keep technical documents available for 10 years after placing explosives on marketManufacturer
- Report quality system approvals to the Secretary of State and other approved bodiesConformity Assessment Body
- Ensure manufacturing process and monitoring conform to approved type and regulationsManufacturer
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must verify explosive design through examination and testingStatutory regulator
- Approved body must verify explosives against type certificate and regulationsManufacturer
- Ensure each explosive is individually tested and carry certificate of conformityManufacturer
- Manufacturers must present explosives in homogeneous lots and keep conformity certificates for 10 yearsManufacturer
- Affix UK marking and draw up declaration of conformity for explosivesManufacturer
- Prepare and keep technical documentation for your explosiveManufacturer
- Ensure manufacturing process and monitoring produce compliant explosivesManufacturer
- Keep certificates of conformity for 10 years after placing explosive on the marketManufacturer
- Affix UK marking, draw up declaration of conformity and keep for 10 yearsManufacturer
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must draw up evaluation report and keep it confidentialStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must issue Type examination certificate or refuse with reasonsStatutory regulator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must track technical changes and notify manufacturers if neededStatutory regulator
- Notify approved body of changes to your explosive typeManufacturer
- Keep Type examination certificate and technical records for 10 yearsManufacturer
139 other schedules
1 other provision
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