DNALC17000 - Specimen authorisation letter - Denatured Alcohol User

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Authorisation to receive - INDUSTRIAL DENATURED ALCOHOL*

TRADE SPECIFIC DENATURED ALCOHOL*

The Commissioners of HM Revenue and Customs authorise …………………………

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litres per annum of Industrial Denatured Alcohol for:

  1. use in the manufacture of any article which in the final form is entirely free of spirits.

  2. use in the manufacture of medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical products for 3. external use only.

  3. use in the manufacture of any pharmaceutical product or preparation where no spirits remain in the final product.

  4. use, where not elsewhere authorised, in the manufacture of any product which contains spirits but is not, or is not intended or held out to be, a beverage or an article intended for consumption.

  5. use in the manufacture of analytical reagents.

  6. onward supply to other IDA authorised users in quantities not exceeding 20 litres, or exported in quantities not exceeding 20 litres at any one time.

  7. use in any industrial or commercially operated cleaning process.

  8. use in small quantities (no greater than 20 litres per annum) in any specialised hobby or pastime where:
  • use of IDA is specified in technical or trade literature; and
  • the quantities received are reasonable having regard to the nature of the pursuit involved.
  1. dispensing on prescription.

  2. use by, or under the supervision of, qualified persons in medical, scientific (including photographic) or educational activities.

  3. use in the manufacture of any article for exportation.

  4. onward supply in quantaties of 20 litres or less to another authorised user.

  5. dealing wholesale i.e. in quantities greater than 20 litres (distributors only)


Your authorisation number is DNA: ………………………..

Your DTR number is: ……………………….


The control of litres of * Trade Specific Denatured Alcohol … (Note the actual formulation must be entered here)

  • Insert authorised use(s)


* You must observe the following conditions…………………………………….

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You must notify us if you:

  1. cease to trade;

  2. no longer require this authorisation;

  3. change your address or the location at which you wish to use your denatured alcohol;

  4. change your legal entity e.g. for a new limited company;

  5. change the use of the denatured alcohol; or

  6. require an increase in your authorised quantity

To obtain denatured alcohol you must give your supplier a copy of this authorisation letter.


You must comply with all the relevant provisions of the law and regulations, and requirements imposed by the Commissioners.

The Commissioners of HM Revenue and Customs may vary or revoke this authority at their discretion in the event of misuse or failure to observe the conditions imposed.


Yours faithfully




………………………………… of HM Revenue and Customs


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