Statutory guidance

Carriage of dangerous goods: approved derogations and transitional provisions

Circumstances where transporting dangerous goods may be exempt from requirements and prohibitions in the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 16 April 2012
• Last updated: 30 June 2023
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  1. 30 June 2023

     Exception for healthcare workers added.

  2. 6 April 2020

     Updated for 2020 revisions to ADR.

  3. 16 April 2012

     First published.

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Carriage of dangerous goods: approved derogations, transitional provisions and exceptions

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‘Carriage of dangerous goods: approved derogations,transitional provisions and exceptions’ is a legally binding document.

It sets out:

• the circumstances in which the carriage of dangerous goods is exempt from requirements and prohibitions in the UK
• information about where alternative requirements and prohibitions apply

It should be read in conjunction with:

• The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009) as amended for Great Britain
• The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 as amended
• The Carriage of Explosives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010