I – Introduction to Eurotunnel’s dangerous goods policy II – Definition of terms used III – List of dangerous goods accepted Class 1: Explosive substances and articles Class 2: Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure Class 3: Flammable liquids Class 4.1: Flammable solids Class 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Class 4.3: Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases Class 5.1: Oxidizing substances Class 5.2: Organic peroxides Class 6.1: Toxic substances Class 6.2: Infectious substances Class 7: Radioactive materials Class 8: Corrosive substances Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles IV – What to do on arrival at the Freight Terminal V – Eurotunnel contact details
I – Introduction to Eurotunnel’s dangerous goods policy The Channel Tunnel has been designed to be one of the safest transport systems known to date. Eurotunnel’s dangerous goods policy is therefore intended to ensure the safety of its customers and staff, and the integrity of the Tunnel. This policy has been produced in close collaboration with industry and with relevant trade and professional bodies.
The carriage of dangerous goods through the Channel Tunnel must comply with ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road).
Dangerous goods definitions are subject to the current revision of the ADR regulations and Eurotunnel Freight will accept, restrict or refuse goods on the basis of these definitions. This dangerous goods policy has been decreed by a By-Law in the UK and an Arrêté Ministériel in France and forms an integral part of Eurotunnel’s Conditions of Carriage.
The carriage of dangerous goods must also comply with Eurotunnel’s own regulations as described on this website, which are more stringent than those in ADR, to reflect the specific safety characteristics of the Channel Tunnel infrastructure.
The carrier is responsible for ensuring that the goods being transported comply with these regulations. Declarations must be made using the current revision of ADR applicable at the time of travel, in one of the official languages of ADR – English, French or German. Furthermore, it is also the carrier’s responsibility to provide the compulsory documentation, including for vehicles travelling under the provisions of ADR chapter 1.1.3.6.
Dangerous goods being carried under the ADR Limited Quantity, Excepted Quantity or any other Special Provisions, which do not need documentation, do not need to be declared at Check-in. However, if these goods are declared, a full ADR declaration must be provided. Eurotunnel Freight reserves the right to authorise or refuse carriage of dangerous goods via Eurotunnel Freight, irrespective of their type, origin and / or destination. The Channel Tunnel has been designed to be one of the safest transport systems known to date. … add more
GHS Rev. 9 September 2021 / Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
UN Model Regulations 22A Revised edition (11 December 2020), the “Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals” adopted a set of amendments to the eighth revised edition of the GHS which include :
the revision of chapter 2.1 (explosives) to better address their explosion hazard when they are not in their transport configuration;
the revision of decision logics
The revision of the classification and labelling summary tables in Annex 1;
the revision and further rationalization of precautionary statements and
the updating of references to OECD test guidelines for the testing of chemicals in annexes 9 and 10.
UN Model Regulations 21A Revised edition (2019) Update March 2021 (Corrigendum 1)
At its ninth session (7 December 2018), the Committee adopted a set of amendments to the Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, concerning, inter alia, electric storage systems (including lithium batteries installed in cargo transport units and defective batteries), explosives, infectious waste of Category A, waste gas cartridges, harmonization with the 2018 Edition of IAEA’s Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, listing of dangerous goods, update of LC50 values for some toxic gases and use of in vitro skin corrosion methods for classification.
This twenty-first revised edition of the Recommendations takes account of all the amendments which were circulated as document ST/SG/AC.10/46/Add.1.
Document prepared by the GHS Sub-Committee secretariat Updated on 3 May 2021
Aware of the importance of monitoring the GHS status of implementation worldwide, the secretariat of the GHS Sub-Committee has collected information publicly available from various sources. These include reports from international organisations, United Nations institutes, programmes and specialized agencies, industry associations and information publicly available on the internet (press releases, articles etc).
This document (in attachment) contains information about the countries listed below (in alphabetical order) as of 03 May 2021.
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The first edition of the GHS, which was intended to serve as the initial basis for the global implementation of the system, was adopted in December 2002 and published in 2003. Since then, the GHS has been updated, revised and improved every two years as needs arise and experience is gained in its implementation.
The eighth revised edition of the GHS (GHS Rev.8), published in 2019, is the most recent published revised edition. The ninth revised edition (GHS Rev.9) will be published in 2021.[/box-info]
Derogation validity of driver and adviser certicates
M333 Driver training certificates in accordance with 8.2.2.8.2 of ADR
By derogation from the provisions of the first paragraph of 8.2.2.8.2 of ADR all driver training certificates the validity of which ends between 1 March 2020 and 1 September 2021 remain valid until 30 September 2021.
M334 Safety adviser certificates in accordance with 1.8.3.7 of ADR
By derogation from the provisions of 1.8.3.16. 1 of ADR all certificates of training as safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods the validity of which ends between 1 March 2020 and 1 September 2021 remain valid until 30 September 2021.
Every year, we update the IATA Manuals in order to stay up-to-date with the latest regulations and best practices. In order to comply with the new regulations and sustain the safe and efficient transport of air cargo, your editions need to be updated annually.
This year was an exceptional year with the pandemic, and it impacted the way air cargo and ground operations operate. For this reason, the new editions of the IATA Manuals now include COVID-19 specific content. The complete list of significant changes for each manual are detailed below.
Dangerous Goods manuals
Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Complete revision of Subsection 1.5 – Training Requirements to implement competency-based training and assessment for dangerous goods Revision to the requirements applicable to post items when dry ice is used as a refrigerant for UN 3373 Additions and revisions to the list of dangerous goods Revisions requirements in special provisions and the addition of new special provisions Amendments to packing instructions to revise the types of packagings permitted to better align to the UN; clarify the packagings for batteries Identify that it is mandatory for operator to perform a safety risk assessment to address the carriage of dangerous goods Implement the changes to section 10 – Radioactive Materials arising from the revision to IAEA SSR-6
Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG) Revisions to special provisions A88 and A99 to require the approval of the authority of the State of the operator in addition to the authority of the State of origin. These special provisions address the approval for the transport of prototype lithium batteries that have not passed the UN 38.3 tests and approval for the transport of lithium cells or batteries that have a net mass exceeding 35 kg Special provisions A88 and A99 have also been revised to identify that when lithium batteries are shipped in accordance with an approval that the packing instruction number shown on the Shipper’s Declaration must be PI 910 or PI 974, respectively The format of the lithium battery mark has been revised to now be a square with minimum dimensions of 100 mm x 100 mm. This may be reduced to be not less than 100 mm x 70 mm where the size of the package prevents the application of the full size mark. The wording in the provisions for the application of the mark identifies that mark must be a square or rectangle, which permits the continued usage of the current mark which is 120 mm x 110 mm
Infections Shipping Substances Guidelines (ISSG) Addition of a new entry and conditions for solid medical waste containing Category A pathogens Update to identify that the mark in the diamond applied to packages containing biological substances, Category B (UN 3373) and genetically modified organisms and microorganisms (GMO, and GMMO) (UN 3245) must be applied on one side of the package A change to renumber the packing instruction applicable to medical waste from PI 622 to become PI 621 to align to the number in the UN Model Regulations and to provide for a consistent PI for the new Category A waste. There is a 3-month transition provided during which time the old PI number may be used
Special Cargo manuals
Live Animals Regulations (LAR) To avoid any confusion and for the sake of consistency, all relevant Container Requirements have been restructured, specifying the feeding and watering requirements into one specific section; We also amended the section related to the IATA Live Animal Acceptance Checklist with the inclusion of the species and the related container requirement directly on the checklist. Inclusion of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals logistics New Appendix I that contains the CEIV Live Animals checklist and accompanied guidelines
Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) Inclusion of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Perishable Logistics New Appendix that contains CEIV FRESH audit checklist and guidelines to allow industry benchmark
Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) The IATA Acceptance Checklist for Time and Temperature Sensitive Healthcare Shipments was modified to avoid any misinterpretation related to shipments delivered on temperature-controlled trucks
Cargo Operations manuals
Wool Regulations (ULDR) Clarification on the use of TSO certified cargo straps Updates on some aircraft contour drawings Deletion of obsolete ULD Type Codes Operational efficiency improvements Clarification on bilateral agreements between CAAs Addition of aircraft pallet components listed on ULD Operational Damage Limits Notice (ODLN)
IATA Cargo Handling Manual (I'M) Changes to the wording and definitions of events Maintaining distance, disinfecting GSE, using drop zones (cargo on ramp) to avoid cross-contamination Biosafety measures and Poster Special Handling Code CIC (Cargo In Cabin) and warning about aircraft’s structural limitation change when the cabin is modified Revision of the wordings used regarding the calibration of scales and the “checks” required
Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM) new IATA manual on how to prepare, ship and handle human remains
Ground Operations manuals
Airport Handling Manual (AHM) Changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: New: AHM Chapter on Pandemic management Ground Handling during COVID-19 Transportation of Cargo in Cabin Chapter 11 – training requirements for Return to Services New: GSE Storage and Return to Service
Additional changes: Revisions of AHM 904, 910, and 921 on Ground Support Equipment Specifications New part of Chapter 9 – Mobile passenger boarding ramps AHM 600 – Occupational health and safety and aircraft damage cost models revision AHM 300 – Entirely revised section Revision of Chapter 4 – AHM 440 on Aircraft Handling and Loading New graphics and animation for Aircraft Marshalling and Hand Signals
IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) Changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: Chapter 3 – Aircraft Cleaning (non-COVID-19 and COVID-19 changes) Chapter 4 – Aircraft Ground Movement Ground Handling during COVID-19 Transportation of Cargo in Cabin
Additional changes: Chapter 1 – Passenger Handling procedures Chapter 3 – Potable water servicing New graphics and animation for Aircraft Marshalling and Hand Signals
ADR 2021 – Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.
This update version has been prepared on the basis of amendments ADR applicable as from January 1st, 2021. ______ 27.02.2021: What’s news
– Dark Mode support – Change minimum requirements – ADR 2021: New volumes in French, English, Russian and corrigendum 1, 2 and 3 – Text animation correction in title bar when switching from Home to News ______
The completed documents, “Substance Report” and “Tremcards P.0” can be saved via e-mail in pdf format.
(1) Safety The “Safety” parameter for information on the “Safety Area” (S.A.), depends on the quantity “Q” of carried goods and the code “Kemler” corrected by a “K” factor, for which it is believed that the goods to be transported duly bounded to that value in the event of an accident that could pose a risk to public health and safety (carefully read the Disclaimer).
(2) Tremcards P.0 The “Tremcards P.0” (Transport Emergency Cards – P.0) consists of 4 pages: Instruction in writing according ADR + Page “0” of Getting Started Certifico “P.0”. The “P.0” was introduced in addition to the Instruction in writing according ADR to facilitate a better identification of the goods carried in emergency situation and as indicated in note 2 on page 3 of the Instruction in writing to add “Additional guidance”: ADR cap. 5.4.3 Note (2) Instruction in writing: “Additional guidance shown above may be adapted to reflect the classes of dangerous goods to be carried and their means of transportation”
ADR 2021 – Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.
Questa versione dell’ADR è applicabile a decorrere dal 1° gennaio 2021 (ADR coexistence 2019) and July 1st 2021 (single application). _______ OS news 1.1.1 / Android 1.0.5:
– Dark Mode support – Change minimum requirements – ADR 2021: New volumes in French, inglese, Russian and corrigendum 1, 2 e 3 – Text animation correction in title bar when switching from Home to News _______
– view all Table A cap. 3.2 ADR per ONU/denominazione/classe/altro* (Italiano, Inglese); – fill in the ADR for each subject "Report the matter" with the parameter "Safety" (1) (Italiano, Inglese); – completed for each subject ADRs "tremcards P.0” (2) (Italiano, Inglese); – consultare le Istruzioni Scritte secondo l’ADR (Inglese, Italiano, Francese, Russo, Danese, Lettone, Norvegese, Svedese, Tedesco, Ungherese, Romeno, Portoghese, Ceco, Spagnolo, Turco, Sloveno, Slovacco, Estone, Neerlandese (Belgio), Neerlandese (Paesi Bassi), Polacco, Finlandese, Lituano, Bulgaro, Greco, Serbo); – avere news in tempo reale visualizzate direttamente in Home; – consultare l’accordo ADR (Inglese, Francese, Russo); – consultare le etichette ADR, le classi, i Kemler (Italiano, Inglese)
I documenti compilati, “Report materia” e “Tremcards P.0”, sono archiviati automaticamente e possono essere stampati con Air Print o inviati via e-mail in formato PDF.
Report Safety (1) Il parametro “Safety” dà informazioni sull’Area di Sicurezza (A.S.), dependent on the amount of goods transported “Q” e dal codice “Kemler” corretta da un fattore “K”, for which it is believed that the transported goods should be properly defined to this value in the event of an accident that could pose a risk to health and public safety. (carefully read the Disclaimer)
Report Tremcards P.0 (2) La “Tremcards P.0” (Transport Emergency Cards – P.0) is formed from 4 pages of written instructions official ADR + Page 0 di Informazioni Preliminari Certifico “P.0”.
La pagina “P.0” è stata introdotta in aggiunta alle Istruzioni Scritte ADR per facilitare una migliore individuazione delle merci trasportate in caso di emergenza e come indicato in nota 2 page 3 of the ADR Written Instructions to add “Ulteriori Istruzioni”:
ADR 5.4.3 Note (2) written instructions: “Le ulteriori istruzioni qui sopra indicate possono essere adattate in relazione alle classi di merci pericolose trasportate e al mezzo di trasporto.”
Safety e Tremcards P.0 sono modelli depositati Certifico S.r.l. – Italia
27.02.2021: What’s news – [Functionality'] Dark Mode support (Marino Garitta) – [Fix] Change minimum requirements (Marino Garitta) – [Normativa] ADR 2021: New volumes in French, inglese, Russian and corrigendum 1, 2 e 3 – [Fix] Text animation correction in title bar when switching from Home to News
