Creosote

First, check if it's actually creosote. People sometimes use it as a generic term for something which has the same purpose, like Creocote.

Actual creosote is not legal to buy or use in domestic situation any more.

Government legislation link: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1511/introduction/made

Quote from a previous HSE link: "This means that, as of 30 April 2003, retailers are no longer able to sell creosote to the general public, and as of 30 June 2003, the general public are no longer able to use wood preservatives that contain creosote/coal tar creosote. Where retailers still have stocks of amateur use creosote products after 30 April, they should contact their supplier in the first instance, or their local waste regulatory authority. If members of the public have creosote after the 30 June 2003 they should contact their local council for advice on disposal."

In 2012 there was an exemption under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation that allows professional use of creosote in limited circumstances(eg forestry, saw mills). In these very few cases, creosote can only be bought in 20 litre or more containers. The restrictions in any other circumstances remain, making freegling of creosote illegal.

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