Logistics services for poisons
Logistics companies that transport, store or deliver regulated poisons in Queensland are required to comply with the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 (the MPA).
Requirements in the MPA
If a logistics company is engaged or contracted by a poison manufacture or wholesale licence holder to store, distribute or transport regulated poisons, the company is not required to hold a licence or an approval under the MPA.
Repackaging
If, however, the logistics company repackages regulated poisons and distributes it (i.e. sell or supply), it will requirethen a manufacturing licence is required by the logistics company, regardless of whether the work is being undertaken on behalf of a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler.
Substance management plan
The poison manufacture or wholesale licensee is responsible for meeting the requirements under the MPA. This includes developing and implementing a substance management plan (SMP) to ensure safety and security in all dealings with regulated poisons.
Persons who hold a manufacturer or wholesaler licence will be required to prepare and implement an SMP.
The SMP must comply with Departmental standard - Substance management plans for regulated poisons (PDF 283 kB).
Premises
Any premises where regulated poisons are stored, including at a logistic company’s storage facilities, are classed as a regulated place, and must be included under the manufacture or wholesale licence and comply with the licensee’s SMP.
Transportation
During transport the regulated poisons may be transferred from one vehicle to another, or temporarily stored awaiting connection. Such arrangements must ensure the safety and security of the poison and be clearly set out in the licensee’s SMP, as the licence holder remains responsible for the safe transport and delivery including interim storage of the poison.
Apply for a licence
Apply for a licence by using Poisons licence application forms and fees.