Hazardous substances are an essential part of our daily lives - dishwasher detergents, methylated spirits, bleaches and petrol can all be dangerous or poisonous. Many hazardous substances are used in manufacturing and other business activities.

If you use hazardous substances in your business, or if you import or manufacture them to sell to others, the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act is likely to affect you.

Further information on how the act could affect you, including licencing can be found through the HSNO and ERMA (Environmental Risk Management Authority) websites.