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Hazardous Materials Policy

Most hazardous materials or equipment contain hazardous materials cannot be listed on BNSBids

Some types of hazardous materials or equipment that may contain hazardous materials may be legally allowed, for those that are allowed, the seller is fully responsible to make sure all hazardous chemicals must have Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008) sellers are required to display the product’s hazard pictogram, statement and signal word within the listing.

If the material can be sent by standard postage services and is not prohibited by local laws or regulations in your country/state then it's allowed on BNSBids.

Not all delivery providers allow hazardous materials or equipment that may contain hazardous materials to be delivered, some delivery providers allow only strict weight and types of hazardous materials or equipment that may contain hazardous materials, it's important that sellers check with them before-hand.

If specific postage restrictions are required by the delivery provider, these must be stated in the item description.

Age verification on delivery:

  • A seller should have procedures in place to check age verification at the point of delivery, this ensures their delivery drivers request valid proof of age to confirm that the purchaser of the hazardous materials or equipment that may contain hazardous materials is over the minimum age to buy, and take delivery of, the product in question.

  • It should be noted that third-party couriers may not accept responsibility for age verification. However, there are requirements for delivery companies in certain circumstances. contact your chosen courier and discuss the situation relating to your hazardous materials or equipment that may contain hazardous materials.

Sellers are responsible for compliance with all local and international laws associated with hazardous materials or equipment that may contain hazardous materials.
Since each country has its own regulations governing the delivery and hazardous materials, the seller is responsible for compliance with all laws associated with the sale of hazardous materials in the county/state you sell in and any countries/state you ship to.

If the information is not on this page then the seller should research for the relevant information relating to the hazardous materials they intend to sell.


The Following is Permitted:

Refrigerants contained within a vehicle or household appliance.
Empty fire extinguishers or empty fire extinguisher grenades
Fire extinguishers that don't contain carbon tetrachloride.
List any information on how to use a fire extinguisher.
Information on how to use pesticides.
Warning badges or warning signs for radiation or radioactive material.
Class 1 or 2 handheld lasers that are 1 milliwatt in power or less and disco lasers.
Geiger counters.
Information on atomic or nuclear energy or testing.
Gunsights or watches that contain a trace amount of radioactive material.
Natural or samples that have a trace amount of radioactivity. (description must include the amount of radioactivity)


The following is Restricted:

Legally permitted chemicals e.g. inks, acetone, paints, cleaning products, oils, and glues can be listed if; The product is to be transported safely and in accordance with any chemical legislation and any of the carrier’s transport policies i.e. compliant packaging and labeling to UK/EU standards. Sellers in other countries must follow their chemical legislation and any of the carrier’s transport policies i.e. compliant packaging and labeling

Nitro fuel for remote-controlled vehicles.
Information is given to the buyer regarding the safe use of the product.
Dummy fireworks are allowed but must not have any combustible components.
Labels of fireworks that are no longer attached to any firework itself.
Model rockets that are not fitted with an engine.
Pyrotechnic devices, such as control devices, launchers, or tubes that have no combustible materials.
For fire extinguishers that are “Antique”, the listing must state what substance the fire extinguisher is filled with, if it's empty, you must still state it's empty in your listing description.

Approved pesticide products are allowed only if:
  •  The original storage container or original packaging, supplied by an approved holder for that pesticide is unopened and un-tampered with.
  •  Pesticide products have been approved for use by the relevant authorities.
  •  The pesticide has not been officially restricted, suspended, or canceled.
  •  The pesticide is registered by the PSD or HSE or if in Ireland, the PCS if required.
  •  The pesticide is correctly labeled and must display the correct instructions for use.
  •  The seller and buyer have a certificate of competence with respect to pesticides for agricultural use.
  •  Sellers must state in their listing description that they will comply with any applicable laws, and regulations as well as ensure that the bidder, buyer satisfies all applicable regulations
Collectible pesticide containers or devices are allowed only if:
  •  The container or device is empty and cleaned of any chemicals,
  •  The seller must include this information in the listing description.

Vehicle airbags:

Un-deployed Steering Wheel Airbags that are in-vehicles such as cars, vans, buses, trucks, and other vehicles, might be restricted or prohibited for delivery in the UK/EU and certain other countries/states.
Un-deployed airbags that are in most vehicle driver and passenger seats, might be restricted or prohibited for delivery in the UK/EU and certain other countries/states.
Other Un-deployed Vehicle Airbags in other areas of the vehicle might be restricted or prohibited for delivery in the UK/EU and certain other countries/states.

Note: you should check the laws and regulations in your country/state to make sure you can sell Airbags that are in-vehicle steering wheels and Seats, (including other vehicle airbags in other areas of the vehicle) if any certain country/state has banned selling any type of Airbags that are in-vehicles, then the seller in that country/state is also banned from selling that type of Airbags in that country/state on BNSBids.

Sellers must not import vehicle Airbags to those countries/states that have banned any such vehicle Airbags.

If the laws in your country/state do not allow used vehicle airbags to be sold then it's prohibited for vehicle airbags to be listed in that country/state.


Minimum Requirements:

  • State the Condition.
  • State the Placement on the Vehicle where the part fits.
  • State the Airbag brand.
  • State the Vehicle Make to fits.
  • State the Vehicle Model to fits.
  • State the Airbag Part Number.
  • State the in the description all the details relating to the Vehicle Airbag - clear and not misleading description.
  • All sellers must include a returns policy: To correct any issue that is the fault of the sellers or give a full refund back to the buyer. Should the buyer have purchased the incorrect part, the seller should allow the buyer to exchange the part, cancel or provide the buyer with a full refund, provided the correct part is returned in the same condition the buyer purchased it in.

  See our vehicle parts and accessories policy for more information on other parts and accessories (Link coming soon)

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The following is Prohibited:

(Not to be listed on BNSBids at all at any time)

Vehicle airbags:  that have been - Recalled, Deployed, rebuilt, or is showing slight damage on the airbag cover 
Jewelry containing nickel.
Benzene.
Lead-based paints.
Azo-colourants or azodyes.
Asbestos and items containing any asbestos.
Potassium chlorate.
Potassium perchlorate.
Ammonium nitrate.

Products that contain traces of mercury such as:
  • Thermometers.
  • Manometers.
  • Barometers.
  • Sphygmomanometers.
Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or repro-toxic substance (category 1 or 2) in substances or mixtures sold to the general public.

Aerial bombs.
Bottle rockets.
Caps for toy guns.
Chasers.
Explosive fuses.
Day-glo bombs.
Black powder.
Booby traps.
Smoke bombs.
Skyrockets.
Nitro poppers.
Firework kits.
Firecrackers.
Roman candles.
Party poppers.
Fountains.
Skyrockets.
Smoke balls.
Sparklers.
Sparks.
Snappers.
Flash paper.
Torpedoes.
Flares both projectile and road flares.

Gas cylinders filled or partly filled containing any of the following compressed gases are not permitted for safety reasons:
  • Carbon monoxide.
  • Ammonia.
  • Sulfur dioxide.
  • Chlorine.
  • Acetylene.
  • Hydrogen.
  • Thermite.
  • Petrol / Gasoline.
  • Red phosphorous.

Used oils such as cooking, engine, gear oil(s).
Fire extinguishers that contain carbon tetrachloride.
Brand name or items described as freon.

Refrigerant: Sellers within the UK, any banned refrigerant identified by the department for business innovation and skills.
Refrigerant: Sellers within Ireland, any banned refrigerant identified by the department of the environment, community and local government.
Refrigerant: Sellers in other countries/states outside the UK/Northern Ireland, any banned refrigerant identified by the department of the environment, community and local government.

Suspended, canceled, or restricted pesticides.
Pesticides where the packaging/container has been opened or tampered with.
Unregistered pesticide products that have not been approved for sale or use in the UK.
No atomic or nuclear blast items.
Nuclear materials.
Radium.
Radioactive waste or contaminated materials.
Tritium in large amounts.
Deployed airbags and safety belt pre-tensioners.
Alkaline manganese batteries, zinc-carbon batteries, and mercuric oxide button batteries.
Giant lighters.


Information:

United Kingdom and Ireland;

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United States;

We will add more information in our next update.

We may update this page from time to time,  We will also add, remove or make changes to this policy on request from any organizations or the law. 

please do contact us, we will be happy to help.

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