Customers are advised to indicate clearly the catalogue number and the number of packs to avoid unnecessary delay. Orders must be placed by letter, fax, e-mail or via the website. We regret that telephone orders are not normally accepted.

STORAGE 

Customers are advised to order only as required , particularly where a BPCRS is to be used for a quantitative test.  Although Reference Substances are of the required quality when despatched, there is a risk of deterioration on storage.

BPCRS should be kept under the conditions stated in the appropriate monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia or British Pharmacopoeia (Veterinary).  All BPCRS should be stored in well closed containers and it is recommended that they are stored below 25 . C.  A BPCRS used for assay purposes should be stored between 2 . C and 10 . C.

CONTROLLED DRUGS 

Controlled Drugs are subject to import and export control restrictions.  It is the responsibility of the customer to obtain necessary licences and other relevant documentation to comply with the laws of the importing country.  For United Kingdom users, when ordering Schedule 2 & 3 Controlled Drugs a photocopy of the Home Office licence should be sent with the order .   For Schedule 4 orders a photocopy of the Home Office authorisation document to possess should be sent with the order .  There is a requisition form for Controlled Drugs at the back of the catalogue.  A copy of this should be completed and signed by a Senior Official who is authorised by the Home Office to possess and handle Controlled Drugs.

When ordering Schedule Category 1 Substances (Ephedrine Hydrochloride; Ergometrine Maleate; Ergotamine tartrate; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride) UK and EC customers will need to provide a Customers Declaration regarding the specific usage to which the substances will be put.  This should be sent with the order, a sample form is printed at the back of the catalogue.  Non-EC customers will need to obtain a licence to import from the relevant authority in their own country.

LEAFLETS 

Leaflets which accompany the BPCRS contain all pertinent information regarding analytical data, storage conditions and advice on safe handling where necessary.   Certificates of analysis are not supplied .  Declared content figures and/or reference chromatograms are supplied where required.

All BPCRS are supplied with at least 3 months shelf life. The current Batch No is always listed on the website at www.bpclab.co.uk.

A.        United Kingdom

COSTS: 

All costs are exclusive of VAT. Costs are as indicated in the catalogue, excluding handling and carriage charges.

DESPATCH: 

 The handling and carriage charge for each order is £10.00 if sent by mail, or £15.00 if sent by courier.

PAYMENT: 

Cheques or bankers drafts should be made payable to MHRA , crossed .Account Payee. and sent to the BPCRS Sales Office within 30 days of the date on the invoice.

Payment can also be made electronically to our bank: 

Bank of England 

Government Counter 

Threadneedle Street 

London EC2 8AH 

BACS payment details for UK customers: 

Beneficiary Name:        MHRA

Sort Code:        10:14:99

Account no:        06781000

Please include the reference .BPRCS. when paying by bank transfer 

Payment can also be made by credit card (Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard, Switch, Solo, Electron, Maestro, Delta) by writing down the card number, expiry date, issue number, card holder.s name and not forgetting the card holder.s signature. 

B.        EUROPEAN UNION

COSTS: 

Costs are as indicated in the catalogue, excluding handling and carriage charges: 

DESPATCH: 

When enquiries are received regarding purchase of BPCRS a proforma invoice will be sent with a covering letter detailing payment, mode of dispatch etc.  We require payment prior to dispatch of orders.

Orders are sent by our nominated courier at a cost of £50.00, however orders of up to 4 vials may be dispatched by Airmail Post at a cost of £10.00 at the customers discretion.

To comply with EU regulations the Customers. VAT Registration No. must accompany all orders. 

PAYMENT: 

Cheques or bankers drafts should be made payable to MHRA , crossed .Account Payee. and sent to the BPCRS Sales Office before orders shall be despatched.

All cheque payments must be in BRITISH POUNDS.  Cheques and drafts must be redeemable at a UK bank.

Payment can also be made electronically to our bank: 

Bank of England 

Government Counter 

Threadneedle Street

London EC2 8AH 

Details for customers from EU Member States wishing to pay in British Pounds:

Beneficiary Name:        MHRA

Account Name:        Office of HM Paymaster General . Cash a/c

Account Number:        25021001

Sort Code:                10:00:00

Swift Code:                BKENGB33

Reference:                6781 MHRA - BPCRS

IBAN Number:        GB57BKEN10000025021001

Details for customers from EU Member States wishing to pay in Euro Currency: 

Beneficiary Name:        MHRA

Account Name:        Office of HM Paymaster General . Euro receipts

Account Number:        08304793

Sort Code:                60:10:43

Swift Code:                NWBKGB2L

Reference:                6781 MHRA - BPCRS

Branch Address:        Natwest Bank

                        6 Coldharbour Lane

                        Hayes

                        Middlesex UB3 3EL

Payment can also be made by credit card (Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard, Switch, Solo, Electron, Maestro, Delta) by writing down the card number, expiry date, issue number, card holder.s name and not forgetting the card holder.s signature.  All credit card payments must be in BRITISH POUNDS.

BANK AND OTHER CHARGES: 

ALL BANK CHARGES are the responsibility of the Customers, as are any Customs duties, tariffs or taxes.

C.        OVERSEAS (OTHER THAN EUROPEAN UNION)

COSTS: 

Costs are as indicated in the catalogue, excluding handling and carriage charges: 

DESPATCH: 

When enquiries are received regarding purchase of BPCRS a proforma invoice will be sent with a covering letter detailing payment, mode of dispatch etc.  We require payment prior to dispatch of orders and all payments must be in BRITISH POUNDS.

(a)        Courier charge for European (non EU) countries, USA and Canada - £50 per order.

(b)        Courier Charge for all other countries - £75 per order

PAYMENT: 

Cheques or bankers drafts should be made payable to MHRA , crossed .Account Payee. and sent to the BPCRS Sales Office before orders shall be despatched.

Cheques and drafts must be redeemable at a UK bank. 

Payment can also be made electronically to our bank: 

Bank of England 

Government Counter 

Threadneedle Street 

London EC2 8AH 

Details for Overseas customers: 

Account Name:        Office of HM Paymaster General . Cash a/c

Account Number:        25021001

Sort Code:                10:00:00

Swift Code:                BKENGB33

Reference:                6781 MHRA - BPCRS

IBAN Number:        GB57BKEN10000025021001

Payment can also be made by credit card (Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard, Switch, Solo, Electron, Maestro, Delta) by writing down the card number, expiry date, issue number, card holder.s name and not forgetting the card holder.s signature. 

BANK AND OTHER CHARGES: 

ALL BANK CHARGES are the responsibility of the Customers, as are any Customs duties, tariffs or taxes.