From 5 November 2026, the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 and Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 will be replaced respectively by the:
For current Schedule 7 poison requirements, see Summary of requirements for authority to obtain, use or supply Schedule 7 poisons.
Schedule 7 poisons are classified as dangerous poisons in the Poisons Standard. They have a high potential for causing harm at low exposure and require special precautions during manufacture, handling or use.
Access to Schedule 7 poisons should be limited to specialised or authorised users with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle them safely. Rules may apply to how these poisons are obtained, supplied, stored, possessed and used.
Schedule 7J poisons are classified as highly dangerous poisons and are listed in the Poisons Standard, under Appendix J – Conditions for availability and use of certain poisons included in Schedule 7.
These poisons are further categorised into S7J(a) and S7J(p) poisons.
S7J(a) poisons may only be used for analytical or research purposes.
S7J(p) poisons include the following:
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A licence is generally required to obtain, supply by wholesale, or supply by retail, a Schedule 7J poison in NSW.
Licence information and application requirements are available at Licences under the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022.
You may supply Schedule 7 poisons (excluding Schedule 7J) without a wholesale licence if the supply is:
You may supply Schedule 7 poisons (excluding Schedule 7J) without a retail licence if the supply is:
You can only supply Schedule 7J poisons to persons or corporations that have one of the following:
You can only supply Schedule 7J poisons to persons or corporations that hold one of the following:
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To obtain a Schedule 7J poison from a wholesaler you need to apply for an obtain licence. Refer to Licences under the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 for more details.
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Schedule 7J poisons must be stored in a secure area of the premises that restricts physical access to authorised staff only.When supplying Schedule 7J poisons a record of the supply must be kept for a period of two years. The record must include:
The licensed entity must ensure that staff who handle Schedule 7J poisons have appropriate training in how to use, store, and handle them safely.
Schedule 7 poison for non-domestic purposes, such as agricultural and veterinary purposes - refer to Agvet chemical regulation.
More information is available in the relevant section of the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 and the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2026.
The information on this webpage is provided for general guidance only. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and currency of the information, users should refer to the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 and the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2026 for full and current legal requirements.
