Transport of dangerous goods
[ch 6: page 94]The carriage of dangerous goods by road or rail is regulated by international agreements. The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009), together with a European agreement commonly known as the Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR), regulate the carriage of dangerous goods by road. There are also regulations covering the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail, commonly known as RID. More information can be found on the HSE website.
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 amends CDG 2009 in relation to the marking of Transportable Pressure Equipment (TPE) placed on the GB market. Amendments prohibit the placing of EU conformity assessed “pi” marked TPE on the GB market on or after 1 January 2023, so that only TPE which has been conformity assessed by a GB appointed body and marked with a UK “rho” marking, or “qualifying Northern Ireland TPE”, will be accepted on the GB market.
For more information see the gov.uk website.