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The EU proposal is driven by the actions of terrorists over the past 20 years. The substances that they seek to control are all well known precursors in home made explosive (HME) substances. It unfortunately has a knock on effect to those who would seek to possess the chemicals in the pursuit of a peaceful hobby.
Please dont blame the legislators or enforcers - do what you can to bring an end to the activities of terrorists who seek to destroy our way of life.
Controlling precursors is not a new concept. There is already legislation that controls/prohibits the sale and possession of precursors used for synthetic drug manufacture.

The interesting thing will be the requirements needed for a licence and how this interacts with any concessions that the UKPS are able to get with the ongoing UK law regarding explosives. If it prevents someone losing their life in a terrorist attack then that's a good thing - provided it is done correctly and doesn't just become the thin end of the wedge that ends up further harming any legitimate amateur science. The worrying thing is that they can carry on adding to the list, and knowing how the EU works, that's exactly what they'll do!

Hi StephF,

Unfortunately (for US home chemists) it went List I last year :-(



SUMMARY: This rulemaking changes the regulation of the listed chemical
iodine under the chemical regulatory provisions of the Controlled
Substances Act (CSA). The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
believes that this action is necessary to remove deficiencies in the
existing regulatory controls, which have been exploited by drug
traffickers who divert iodine (in the form of iodine crystals and
iodine tincture) for the illicit production of methamphetamine in
clandestine drug laboratories. This rulemaking moves iodine from List
II to List I; reduces the iodine threshold from 0.4 kilograms to zero
kilograms; adds import and export regulatory controls; and controls

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chemical mixtures containing greater than 2.2 percent iodine.
This rulemaking establishes regulatory controls that will apply to
iodine crystals and iodine chemical mixtures that contain greater than
2.2 percent iodine. This regulation therefore controls iodine crystals
and strong iodine tinctures/solutions (e.g., 7 percent iodine) that do
not have common household uses and instead have limited application in
livestock, horses, and for disinfection of equipment. Household
products such as 2 percent iodine tincture/solution and household
disinfectants containing iodine complexes will not be adversely
impacted by this regulation. Additionally, the final rule exempts
transactions of up to one-fluid-ounce (30 ml) of Lugol's Solution.
Persons handling regulated iodine materials are required to
register with DEA, are subject to the import/export notification
requirements of the CSA, and are required to maintain records of all
regulated transactions involving iodine regardless of size.

DATES: This rulemaking becomes effective on August 1, 2007. Persons
seeking registration must apply on or before August 31, 2007 in order
to continue their business pending final action by DEA on their
application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine A. Sannerud, Ph.D., Chief,
Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug
Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537 at (202) 307-7183.


Regards,
Simon.

It is very frustrating to see these sorts of listings.

I have also seen 100g of Iodine going for $180. The seller didn't even try and hide the (totally legit) company name on the label. Buying direct would cost you £7.15 (Yes, it's a UK company that perhaps should be careful about selling Iodine to the US given that it is now a list I chemical).

Personally, I'm now very wary about buying stuff on Ebay. Best to use companies you can trust that do things within the law.

Simon.

Very nice.

I'm always impressed with how they make that rich green colour.
Oh for Barium Chlorate I guess!

Simon.

What a total pillock. No concern for the safety of others and a good old dose of seasonal bad press for the anti fireworks folk to latch on to.