Other Licences
We are responsible for Sunday trading registration and non-medicinal poisons licences, and can provide information on consumer credit licences, door supervisor licences, fire regulations, nursing agencies licences and petroleum licensing.
Sale of tobacco to under 18s
On 1 October 2007 the law for selling tobacco changed. It is illegal for businesses to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 (an increase from 16) in England and Wales.
Find out more about the new Tobacco18 law.
Non-medicinal poisons licence
The Poisons List Order 1982 contains a list of poisons covered by the Poisons Act. Part I of this list contains poisons that may only be sold by a registered pharmacist. Part II of the list contains the poisons which cannot be sold unless you are registered to do so with your Local Authority.
You must apply to be entered on the Council's list to sell Part II poisons.
You must re-register each year by 30th April.
Application to be on list of persons entitled to sell non-medical poisons
Email: desperfprocess@lambeth.gov.uk
Tel: 0207 926 6105
Fax: 0207 926 6120
Sunday trading registration
Following the introduction of the Sunday Trading Act in 1994 there have been no restrictions on shopping hours - apart from Sundays when restrictions are now confined to large shops (defined under the act as those having an internal sales area of over 280sq.m).
To apply for a Sunday trading registration, please write to us with details of the shop.
Trading Standards
2 Herne Hill Road
London SE24 OAU
Tel: 0207 926 6122
Fax: 0207 926 6120
Email: tradingstandards@lambeth.gov.uk
Please note that if your shop is smaller than 280sq.m, then an application is not required.
Consumer credit licence
If a business offers credit or lends money to consumers, or allows customers time to pay for goods and services, it must be licensed with the Office of Fair Trading under the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Visit the Office of Fair Trading website for further information on applying for a licence.
Door supervision licences
The Security Industry Authority (also known as the SIA) is responsible for licensing all individuals and companies working in the security industry, including all door supervisors.
Visit the door supervision section of the Security Industry Authority website for further information on applying for a licence.
Fire regulations
The recent Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order has eliminated the need for most premises to hold fire certificates, although every commercial premises must be subject to a comprehensive fire safety risk assessment. The London Fire Brigade is reponsible for enforcing fire safety laws.
For more information on fire regulations and fire safety, visit the London Fire Brigade website.
Nursing agencies licences
With effect from 01 April 2003, the licensing and enforcement of nursing agencies passed from the local authority to the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC).
The Commission for Social Care Inspection replaced the NCSC for this function on 01 April 2004.
Petroleum licensing
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) is the licensing authority for the storage of petroleum in London. You need a licence if you are storing petroleum for commercial or retail purposes.
Visit the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) website for further information on applying for a licence.
Taxi and Minicab licences
Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for taxi and private hire licensing and the Department of Transport issues mini bus permits for voluntary and non-profit making organisations.
Voluntary mini-bus licensing scheme
Mini bus permits for voluntary and non-profit making organisations are issued by the Department of Transport.
For more information visit the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency website.
Hackney carriage (taxi)
Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for taxi licensing and taxi driver's licences in London.
See the Public Carriage Office section of the Transport for London (TfL) website for more information.
Private hire operator's and driver's licence (minicab)
Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for the licensing and regulation of private hire operators, drivers and vehicles in London.
See the Public Carriage Office section of the Transport for London (TfL) website for more information.