SIC 21.20 440 enterprises in the UK
Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
What this covers (20 activity descriptions)
- Anaesthetics (manufacture)
- Analgesics (manufacture)
- Anti-infectives (manufacture)
- Antiseptics (manufacture)
- Antisera and other blood fractions (manufacture)
- Biotech pharmaceuticals (manufacture)
- Blood-grouping reagents (manufacture)
- Botanical products for pharmaceutical use (manufacture)
- Chemical contraceptive products (manufacture)
- Coronavirus test kits (manufacture)
- Diagnostic reagents based on immunological reactions (manufacture)
- Diagnostic reagents (manufacture)
- Drug (medicinal) (manufacture)
- Embrocation (manufacture)
- Enema preparations (manufacture)
- Gammaglobulin (manufacture)
- Homeopathic preparations (manufacture)
- Hormonal contraceptive medicaments (manufacture)
- Human plasma extract (manufacture)
- Immunoglobin (manufacture)
Guidance for this activity
CLP Chemical Classification and Labelling
Classify, label and package hazardous chemicals under GB CLP.
Read guideCOMAH Compliance for Chemical Sites
Meet COMAH requirements for sites holding dangerous substances.
Read guideBiocides and Pesticides Authorisation
Get HSE CRD authorisation for biocidal and pesticidal products.
Read guideUK REACH Chemical Compliance
Understand and comply with UK REACH chemical registration requirements for manufacturers and importers.
Read guideControl and monitor air emissions
How to comply with air emissions permit conditions for Part A and Part B regulated activities. Covers the difference between Environment Agency and local authority regulation, emission limits, MCERTS monitoring, stack testing, abatement equipment, and reporting requirements.
Read guideGet authorisation for a water activity in Scotland (CAR)
How to comply with Scotland's Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR 2011) for any activity affecting surface water or groundwater — abstraction, impoundment, engineering in or near a water body, and discharges. Covers the four-tier authorisation system (General Binding Rules, Registration, Simple Licence, Complex Licence), pre-application advice, fees, and enforcement, all administered by SEPA.
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