Explosive Precursor Regulation (EU) 2019/1148

On 1st February 2021, an adapted version of the European regulation regarding the marketing and use of Explosive Precursors (EPR regulation (EU) 2019/1148) came into effect. In order to comply with this legislation, LAT Nitrogen would like to share with you the steps that must be completed to guarantee a smooth transition of your orders.


The EPR regulation specifies different ways of working with materials with a distinction being made between “restricted” and “regulated” explosives precursors. Information about this can be found in the safety data sheet.




Verification upon Sale

A requirement of the EPR regulation is that all customers that purchase restricted explosives precursors must complete a verification question.

Therefore, LAT Nitrogen requests that all their customers must complete and return the questionnaire. This includes information about:

  • the status of professional user or economic operator
  • the intended use of our EPR materials  
  • authorised purchasers as well as individual’s proof of identity
  • signature 


The necessary documents with the appropriate explanations about the process will be provided by the Customers Service.

It is a requirement of the EPR regulation that this process must be repeated every 12 months. The yearly update will depend on the date of signature provided on your current questionnaire. 


All documentation provided will be stored securely in accordance with GDPR requirements and obligations. Identification documents will be stored securely for 18 months.

 


Verification upon Delivery

In order to ensure that our EPR materials are delivered to the specified address stated on the delivery document, LAT Nitrogen requires the full name and signature of the person receiving the EPR materials on the delivery document.

We are unable to process any changes to the delivery address once the EPR material has been loaded at our plants or warehouses.


Suspicious transactions, theft or disappearance

At LAT Nitrogen, all our staff participate in mandatory training on suspicious transactions, theft or disappearance of EPR materials as well as the process of contacting the relevant National Authorities within 24 hours of detection.

In the event that you have to make a declaration to your National Authority regarding any investigation you have started relating to suspicious transactions, theft or disappearance of LAT Nitrogen EPR materials, LAT Nitrogen kindly asks that you inform them immediately. 

The list of authorities can be accessed National contact points.

NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS