Shipping dangerous goods

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Enforcing and reporting

You must follow regulations for transporting dangerous goods safely and securely. There are different authorities responsible for inspecting and making sure the rules are followed depending on how the goods are transported.

You should contact the relevant authority if you need to report an incident or someone breaking the regulations.

Who to contact

For goods transported by air:

• Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

For goods transported by rail:

• Office of Rail Regulation (ORR)

For goods transported by road:

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (operational strategy and enforcement)

• DVSA (enforcement and compliance)

• Environment Agency (hazardous waste)

• Police

• Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (‘special waste’)

For goods transported by sea:

• Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

The transport of all radioactive materials (class 7) is regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation

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