Lead in ammunition

Written By Fraser Lamb

As you are likely aware, the HSE UK REACH consultation regarding lead in ammunition is still ongoing.  The following link HSE extends lead in ammunition restriction process (govdelivery.com) relates to a press release issued by the HSE, stating.

The timescale for completion of this work has been extended. HSE will now formulate the final Opinion on its restriction proposals by September 2024, with publication after it has been sent to the Appropriate Authorities (i.e. the Defra Secretary of State and the Scottish and Welsh governments).

 

Rest assured, we will promptly keep you updated on progress as soon as we become aware of it.

Fraser Lamb

Fraser Lamb is on the SACS Management Committee. After retiring from the police in 2017, with his last four years being head of firearms licensing in Scotland, he now helps SACS members on licensing matters.

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