Trading explosive precursors requires strict compliance with legal regulations. Entrepreneurs need to meet conditions regarding facilities, personnel and safety procedures. A license to trade in explosive precursors is required. The production site must ensure security and have measures to prevent and respond to incidents. This article will provide detailed instructions on the establishment process and important notes

What is trading explosive precursors?

Trading explosive precursors is the activity of buying, selling and transporting chemicals used to produce explosives. This activity is strictly controlled by the state. According to the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives and Support Tools 2017, explosive precursors are chemicals that can create chemical reactions to produce explosives.

Enterprises trading explosive precursors must meet strict conditions regarding facilities, personnel and safety procedures. They need a license issued by a competent authority. All transactions of buying, selling and transporting explosive precursors must be fully recorded and reported.

Conditions for trading explosive precursors

Establishing a company trading explosive precursors requires meeting strict conditions. According to Clause 3, Article 46 of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives and Support Tools 2017, trading explosive precursors must meet the following conditions:

• Implemented by enterprises established according to the provisions of law;
• Warehouse locations, ports, and places for receiving and unloading explosive precursors must ensure security and order conditions; have safety equipment to prevent and fight fire and explosion; ensure a safe distance from works and objects needing protection according to standards, technical regulations and relevant regulations; Warehouses or warehouses rented under contracts to store explosive precursors must ensure quality preservation conditions during the business period; Tools and equipment containing and storing explosive precursors must ensure quality and environmental hygiene; Vehicles transporting explosive precursors according to the provisions of law on transporting dangerous goods; Have legal documents clearly proving the origin of the place of production, import or supply of explosive precursors for trading; Have equipment to control, collect and treat hazardous waste or have a contract to transport, treat and destroy hazardous waste according to the provisions of the Law on Environmental Protection;
• Have plans or measures to prevent and respond to chemical incidents approved or certified by competent authorities according to the provisions of the Law on Chemicals;
• Direct managers and servants involved in trading explosive precursors must be trained in chemical safety, fire prevention and fighting techniques.

Order and procedures for granting licenses to trade in explosives precursors

Profile components

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 48 of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives and Support Tools 2017, to apply for a license to trade in explosive precursors, businesses need to prepare the following documents:

• Written request for License to trade in explosives precursors;
• A copy of the Business Registration Certificate or a copy of the Investment Certificate, including industries and occupations related to chemicals or industrial explosives, issued by a competent state agency;
• Copy of Certificate of satisfaction of security and order conditions for enterprises trading explosive precursors of Ammonium nitrate with a content of 98.5% or more;
• Copies of documents on approval and acceptance of fire prevention and fighting for warehouses and specialized vehicles transporting explosive precursors;
• List of warehouse systems, ports, and factories of business establishments, documents permitting the construction to be put into use; list of specialized means of transport and copy of circulation license; plans or measures to prevent and respond to emergency incidents for warehouses and vehicles transporting explosive precursors;
• Letter of introduction accompanied by a copy of the Citizen Identification Card, Identity Card, Passport, People’s Police Identification Card or ID card issued by the People’s Army of the person coming to contact.

Preparing complete documents is a condition for being granted a license to trade in explosives precursors. At the same time, it helps the licensing process to be done quickly, economically, and effectively.

Execution order

The process for applying for a license to trade in explosives precursors is as follows:

Step 1: Submit application

Submit 01 set of documents to the Department of Chemicals under the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Step 2: Check and evaluate documents

Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of complete documents, the competent authority will check and appraise

Step 3: Grant of License to trade in explosives precursors

After appraisal and inspection, if all conditions are met, the competent authority shall issue a license to trade in explosives precursors within 5 days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents. In case of refusal, a written response must be made clearly stating the reason

Some notes when trading explosive precursors

Trading explosive precursors requires strict compliance with legal regulations. Businesses need to master the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives and Support Tools 2017, the Law on Chemicals and related decrees. Ensuring safety and information security is an essential factor.

• Enterprises must build strict management processes for the entire supply chain. From importing goods, warehousing to transportation and delivery, strict supervision is required. The internal control system needs to be established to detect and prevent potential risks. The storage of records and documents on the origin and quantity of explosive precursors must be carried out completely and accurately.
• Employee training plays an important role. Workers directly exposed to explosive precursors need to be thoroughly trained in chemical safety and fire prevention. They must master the troubleshooting process and know how to provide first aid when an accident occurs. Enterprises need to organize regular emergency response drills.
• Regarding facilities, businesses must invest in a standard warehouse system. Warehouses storing explosive precursors need to have automatic fire alarm and extinguishing systems. Labor protection equipment and emergency response vehicles must always be ready. Surveillance camera systems and access control to explosive precursor storage areas are mandatory.
• Businesses also need to pay attention to environmental protection. The collection and treatment of hazardous waste must comply with the provisions of the Law on Environmental Protection. If unable to handle it themselves, the enterprise must sign a contract with a functional unit.

Consulting and support services in trading explosive precursors in Long Phan

Trading explosive precursors is a complex process that requires high expertise. Long Phan provides professional explosives precursor business consulting services. We will support customers throughout the process of establishing and operating the business.

Consulting and support services include:

• Consulting on trading conditions for explosives precursors;
• Provide guidance and support in preparing documents for trading explosives precursors;
• Instructions on the order and procedures for applying for, renewing, reissuing and adjusting explosives precursor trading licenses;
• Detailed instructions on preparing business registration documents, carefully checking each type of document, ensuring accuracy and completeness;
• Support in drafting important documents such as company charter and business plan;
• Detailed advice on requirements for business locations and warehouses storing explosive precursors. Meets safety standards, fire protection systems, and necessary protective equipment;
• Guidance on building management processes to support businesses in establishing strict management processes and consulting on how to control goods, store records and documents.

If you need professional support, please contact Long Phan immediately via Hotline: 0906735386. Our experienced consulting team is ready to assist customers in completing procedures quickly, ensuring compliance with all legal regulations. Let Long Phan accompany customers on the path to successful and safe business.