Controlled Exports
Exportation of Dangerous Chemicals
E-mail: rcpr@revenue.ie
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
2. EXPORT PROHIBITION / RESTRICTION ………………………………………………………………3
3. ACTION BY CUSTOMS AT EXPORTATION …………………………………………………………3
4. CONTACT DETAILS FOR DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITIES……………….4
5. RISK INFORMATION FORM…………………………………………………………………………………4
6. ENQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS MANUAL………………………………………………………….4
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Chemicals Act 2008 provides for controls on the export and import of dangerous
chemicals, including pesticides, in accordance with Regulation (EC) 649/2012 as amended.
In this regard, the HSA (Health & Safety Authority) is the DNA (Designated National
Authority) in Ireland with responsibility for industrial chemicals. The Pesticide Control
Service of the DAFM (Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine) is the DNA with
responsibility for pesticides.
Reference to dangerous chemicals in this manual refers to both industrial chemicals and
pesticides.
Revenue is responsible for controlling the export and import of dangerous chemicals. This
instruction relates only to the control of exports of chemicals. The control by customs
authorities in respect of the importation of chemicals is under discussion at EU level and a
further instruction will issue when agreement has been reached.
2. EXPORT PROHIBITION / RESTRICTION
Prohibition
Regulation (EC) 649/2012 prohibits the export of some dangerous chemicals and this means
that exportation of the chemicals in question cannot be permitted under any circumstances.
Restriction
Regulation (EC) 649/2012 restricts the export of some dangerous chemicals and this means
that exportation of the chemicals in question can only take place if the exporter has been
granted an authorisation to do so. This authorisation is known as a RIN (Reference
Identification Number) and it confirms that the necessary permission has been given by the
DNA, European Commission and destination country for the export of the specified
chemicals.
Details of all RINs are recorded on ePIC, an IT system established and maintained by ECHA
(European Chemicals Agency) for the Export of Dangerous Chemicals. The RIN reference
number must be entered by the exporter in Box 44 of the export SAD. See Section 3 for
further information.
3. ACTION BY CUSTOMS AT EXPORTATION
AEP Profiles
A number of profiles have been set on the AEP system in respect of exports of dangerous
chemicals. Where a profile is activated, staff should note the accompanying profile
instruction and act accordingly. Any questions can be directed to Prohibitions & Restrictions
Unit.
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RIN validation
Where the exporter declares a RIN in Box 44 of the SAD, the AEP profile will instruct staff
that the RIN must be validated by Customs before the export can be permitted to proceed. In
order to do this, staff should consult ePIC which can be accessed via the following link:
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Where Customs staff suspect that there is an attempt to export a dangerous chemical without
following the correct procedure, the consignment should be detained and staff should contact
Prohibitions & Restrictions Unit. A RIF (Risk Information Form) may be used where
appropriate. See Section 5 of this instruction for further information.
4. CONTACT DETAILS FOR DESIGNATED NATIONAL AUTHORITIES
In the case of industrial chemicals, contact details for the HSA are as follows:
Email: chemicals@hsa.ie
Tel: 1890 289 389
In the case of pesticides, contact details for the Pesticide Control Service of DAFM are as
follows:
Email: pcs@agriculture.gov.ie
Tel: 01 6157552
5. RISK INFORMATION FORM
The RIF, which is part of the CRMS (Customs Risk Management System) should be used by
staff to inform Customs authorities of other Member States of any irregularities which have
come to light in respect of the exportation of dangerous chemicals. For further information
on CRMS/RIF staff should contact:
Nuala O’Callaghan 01 – 6744317
Mark Hynes 01-6774327
Email: Customsriskunitgroup@revenue.ie
6. ENQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS MANUAL
Further enquiries can be directed to:
Prohibitions & Restrictions Unit
Corporate Affairs & Customs Division
Dublin Castle
rcpr@revenue.ie
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Tel: 01- 6744329