Dangerous goods

The Transport Security team is responsible for the security of transporting dangerous goods across all modes. However in light of the extensive measures that are already in place for aviation and maritime, the focus of these web pages is on road and rail transport.

Since July 2005, security regulations have been included in the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations and supersede the voluntary codes of practice that had been in place.  Those security regulations are based upon the security provisions that have been developed since 2001 and subsequently included in the international agreements relating to the transport of dangerous goods.

Accompanying explanatory guidance has replaced the road and rail codes of practice that were in place.

Overview of security of dangerous goods in transport

Information on the carriage of dangerous goods and use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007.

Development of the Regime

Developments that could influence the existing regime for the security of dangerous goods by road and rail

Published:

07 August 2008

Security of dangerous goods by road

Guidance on how to meet the road requirements of the regulations (including the security plan template, forms and training guidance) and frequently asked questions.

Security of dangerous goods by rail

Guidance on how to meet the rail requirements of the regulations and frequently asked questions.

Downloadable documents - dangerous goods security

A list of all documents relevant to the security of dangerous goods transportation. The Department for Transport has produced a guidance document to help organisations deliver the new security measures. For ease of reference, all of the annexes in the guidance are available as separate documents (including other useful guidance and information).

Regulations

Regulations relating to the transportation of dangerous goods.

Published:

02 August 2005

Last update:

08 October 2007

Security contacts for transportation of dangerous goods

A list of contacts which provide advice on the security of transporting dangerous goods.

Published:

18 January 2006

Last update:

07 August 2006