Transport of Dangerous Goods Compliance and Management

Overview of TDG

Dangerous goods (DG) are defined as substances or articles that possess explosive, flammable, poisonous, infectious, corrosive, or radioactive properties. These materials require special precautions during transportation, storage, and handling to prevent personal injury and property damage. In response to the increasing volume and complexity of DG transport, global regulations have become more stringent, placing significant responsibility on all parties involved in the logistics chain.

Obligations of Major Parties

Compliance with TDG regulations involves several key stakeholders, each with specific mandatory duties to ensure safety:

• Consignor
  Must accurately identify the dangerous goods, provide required documentation (including the product name and UN number), and ensure proper packaging and labeling.
• Carrier
  Responsible for accepting DG within their business scope, using qualified vehicles and personnel, and ensuring that dangerous goods are not overloaded.
• Loader
  Tasked with verifying the shipping documents, inspecting the condition of vehicles and containers, and ensuring loading operations follow safety standards.

General Requirements for DG Transport

To move dangerous goods legally and safely, businesses must adhere to established technical standards:

• Classification: Substances must be assigned to the correct class, division, and packing group based on their hazard characteristics.
• Identification: Use of correct UN numbers and Proper Shipping Names (PSN) is mandatory for all documentation.
• Packaging and Labeling: Products must be contained in approved packaging that meets specific construction requirements and displays the appropriate hazard labels and placards.

Scope of Exemptions

Under certain conditions, some dangerous goods may be exempt from full regulatory requirements:

• Limited Quantities (LQ)

Small quantities of certain hazardous materials packed in specific ways may bypass some documentation and labeling rules.

• Excepted Quantities (EQ)

Very small amounts of specific chemicals that meet strict packaging standards may be eligible for reduced regulatory oversight.

Proregulations' TDG Compliance Services

Our team offers a comprehensive range of technical and consulting services to ensure your dangerous goods shipments comply with international and local regulations:

• TDG Training Services

We provide systematic safety education for employees, covering multi-modal transport regulations and specific processes such as consignment, loading, and labeling.

• TDG Consulting Services

Proregulations assists with product classification, UN number identification, and guidance on labeling and packaging requirements for different transport modes (air, sea, road).

• Compliance Report and Issue Management

We prepare detailed advisory reports on transport information and evaluate exemptions for specific shipments to optimize logistics costs.

• On-site Audit and Safety Support

Our experts conduct on-site audits, check for GHS compliance, and provide optimization strategies for safety management and waste transport.

• Customized Supply Chain Services

We offer specialized support including DG management policy setup, emergency response advice, and supply chain safety evaluations.

If you need to ensure your shipments are compliant with the latest Transport of Dangerous Goods regulations or require professional technical auditing, please contact us.