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First, check it's actually creosote - people sometimes use the word generically for products with a similar purpose, like Creocote. | |||
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1511/introduction/made | Genuine creosote is no longer legal to buy or use domestically. | ||
Government legislation: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1511/introduction/made | |||
Quote from a previous HSE page: "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, an exemption under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation allowed professional use of creosote in limited circumstances (for example forestry or saw mills). In these rare cases, creosote can only be bought in containers of 20 litres or more. The restrictions remain in all other circumstances, so freegling creosote is illegal. | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 17 July 2026
First, check it's actually creosote - people sometimes use the word generically for products with a similar purpose, like Creocote.
Genuine creosote is no longer legal to buy or use domestically.
Government legislation: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1511/introduction/made
Quote from a previous HSE page: "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, an exemption under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation allowed professional use of creosote in limited circumstances (for example forestry or saw mills). In these rare cases, creosote can only be bought in containers of 20 litres or more. The restrictions remain in all other circumstances, so freegling creosote is illegal.
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