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.

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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:

Published 16 April 2012
Last updated 30 June 2023 + show all updates
  1. Exception for healthcare workers added.

  2. Updated for 2020 revisions to ADR.

  3. First published.