Poison Permits
Poison permit applications must be submitted at least three months before the current permit's expiration date. Due to the complexity of the process, it is recommended to begin preparations five months in advance.
What is a Poison Permit?
A poison permit is an official authorization allowing a facility to use, purchase, sell, or carry out any other activity involving hazardous materials. Each facility's permit is tailored to its specific operations and details the required procedures for safe storage, handling, labeling, and usage of these substances.
Obtaining a poison permit can be a lengthy and complex process, involving multiple authorities—each with its own requirements. On numerous occasions, we have encountered clients holding a class A poison permit (the highest risk level), only to discover after a thorough review that the correct category should have been B or C.
You can contact us in order to hear about the reclassification of poison permits, the issuance of new permits, and the renewal process.
The primary authority for poison permits is the Ministry of Environmental Protection, but businesses are also required to obtain approvals from the Home Front Command and the Fire and Rescue Authority.
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Who Needs a Poison Permit?
According to the Hazardous Materials Law (1993), any business dealing with hazardous substances must hold a current poison permit and comply with all related requirements. Additionally, the law prohibits cooperation or business activity with any entity lacking a valid permit.
What Are the Requirements of a Poison Permit?
Permit holders must prevent the release of hazardous substances into wastewater, soil, or the air.
The permit specifies all obligations, including:
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Storage of hazardous materials, considering types of substances, storage distances, and appropriate containment.
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Proper signage for hazardous materials.
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Prevention of leaks and emissions.
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Management of wastewater generated by the facility.
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Designation of a responsible person for poison materials.
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Emergency procedures.
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Hazardous materials logbook and documentation—reporting purchase and sale of hazardous substances.
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Hazardous waste logbook—tracking the generation and disposal/treatment of hazardous waste.
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Hazardous materials training—the permit holder must provide annual training to staff about substance properties, associated risks, and protection measures.
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Criminal liability and financial penalties for violations.
Certain industries require additional permit conditions, such as transportation of hazardous materials, LPG operations, hazardous waste handling in ports, and more.
Due to the significant risks associated with hazardous materials, proper planning and compliance are essential.
Permit holders are required to conduct a separation distance survey when introducing a new process or material to the site. This survey describes potential hazards, possible scenarios, and stipulates the minimum required distance from public receptors.
The permit holder must submit the survey and implement all necessary safety measures to eliminate risk to human life.
The core purpose of regulatory requirements is to protect public safety.
Ultimately, we all go to work to return home safely to our families. Adhering to procedures and meeting poison permit requirements is critical to making this possible.
Every facility is classified by risk level A, B, or C- based on the type of industry, amount, and concentration of hazardous substances present. Risk level A facilities must renew their poison permit every year, B-level every two years, and so on.
The permit fee varies according to renewal frequency and risk level, ranging from NIS 647 for a one-time-use permit to NIS 5,185 for risk level A.
With the right environmental consultation, it is possible to reduce costs, shorten waiting times, and sometimes
even lower the facility’s classification for regulatory relief, as we achieved in the case of this particular client.
Sutok offers full poison permit services, including:
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Issuance and renewal of poison permits.
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Guidance throughout the entire process, including communication with all regulatory authorities, until the approval is received.
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Drafting of safety procedures for working with hazardous materials.
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Implementation of procedures, proper storage and labeling, and ensuring safe operation on site.
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Identification and classification of materials, registering by UN numbers, CAS numbers, and specifying the quantities/concentrations requiring a permit.
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Employee training on hazardous materials.
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Preparation of separation distance surveys.
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Business licensing.
Since September 2016, electronic applications for poison permits have been required for facilities classified as risk levels A ,B and C.
For poison permit services, contact us today.