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On 27 March 2026, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) introduced an addendum to the Technical Instructions regarding power banks. IATA has developed a guidance document to assist operators in assessing, managing, and implementing the changes imposed by the addendum. View the guidance for operators (pdf)

The IMO have released an Errata and Corrigenda for the 2024 IMDG Code which can be downloaded here.

Please add this important document to any existing hard copies of the 2024 IMDG code you are currently using.

IATA have made us aware of an addendum containing significant changes to the IATA DGR Edition 67.

Please make sure that you have updated your copy of the DGR

This addendum can be found here

IATA have released their first Addendum to the 66th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).  This has been uploaded to our updates page and can be downloaded by clicking here

It’s that time of year again where the days are starting to shorten, and summer feel like it was so long ago… or that it never really materialised!

The big count down begins, NO not the C word there’s still 24^th December to do the shopping for that, but the newest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will be available soon (Early November). So why not get ahead of the game and familiarise yourself with some of the changes that are going to happen.

A complete summary of the changes can be found here

Its that time of year again where the days are starting to shorten, and the big count down begins, NO not the C word there’s still xmas eve to do the shopping for that, but the newest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will be available soon. So why not get ahead of the game and familiarise yourself with some of the changes that are going to happen.

 

The Significant changes and amendments in the 65th edition (2024) include:

• Section 2.3 – Mobility aids regarding end-to-end processes with carriage of mobility aids.
• Section 2.8.1 – State variations include variations submitted by Argentina and the Philippines and significant changes by Poland.
• Section 2.8.3 – Operator variations have been revised to include variations submitted by China Postal Airlines, European Cargo, and others.
• 5.2.0.9 has been amended to identify that non-refillable cylinders containing flammable gas are limited to a water capacity not exceeding 1.25 L.
• Packing instructions 952 and 954 have also been amended.
• 6.0.3 has been revised to clarify the format for the UN Specification marks.
• Section 7.1.7 has been revised regarding Overpacks, and the total weight for dry ice in the overpack is being marked accordingly.
• 8.1.6.9.2 has been updated with a note to reinforce that type, number, and net quantity in inner packaging within the outer packaging (combination package) need not be shown.
• 10.8.3.9.1 An additional example has been added regarding adding a technical name when the radioactive material has a subsidiary hazard.
• 10.8.6. includes two new examples.
• Appendix D has been updated with new Competent Authority information.
• Appendix E and F have been updated based on new suppliers as appropriate.
• Appendix H has details on the 66th edition, which will include amendments from the 23rd revised edition of the UN Model Regulations (Orange book).

A complete summary of the changes can be found here

IATA have made us aware of an addendum containing significant changes to the IATA DGR 64th Edition.

This addendum can be found here

As we see 2022 heading into the final weeks, it’s time to start looking at what 2023 will bring? As usual IATA will be revising the Dangerous Goods Regulations. A copy of the significant changes can be found here:

The Dangerous Goods team at the Department for Transport have created a video to explain, in simple terms:
the requirement for consignor only companies involved in the carriage of dangerous goods to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) no later than 31st December 2022.
The content of this video applies to the transport of dangerous goods by road and/or rail.

Background
Consignor only companies, unlike those involved in the packing, filling, loading, unloading and transport, had previously been exempt from this requirement. However, in 2019, amendments were made to the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations for road (ADR) and rail (RID) requiring consignors to appoint a DGSA. This is a legal requirement within GB through the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (as amended).

Given this regulatory change was first written within the 2019 versions of ADR and RID, there has been a 4-year transitional period to adapt to this requirement. Therefore, this video serves as a reminder that this transitional period is nearing its end, and those organisations still needing to appoint a DGSA shall do so no later than 31st December 2022.

Exemptions
There are several exemptions to appointing a DGSA. However, if you are unable to determine whether these exemptions are applicable to your business, it can be useful to consult with a DGSA (as a one-off service) to find out whether you fall within scope of this requirement.  It is advisable that organisations can confidently explain how they are exempt.

More information / Questions?
Please consult our Gov.uk guidance on employing a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA).