ADR 2027. The new edition is coming.
The ADR agreement on the carriage of dangerous goods by road is updated every two years. The new edition applies from 1 January 2027, with a transitional period until 30 June 2027: now is the time to check packaging, documents and training.
What to check.
Each ADR edition updates the dangerous goods list, special provisions and the rules on packaging, labels and documents. Here are the points to check so you are not caught unprepared.
The timetable
During the transitional period either the previous edition or the new rules may be applied; after it, only the new edition applies.
Safety data sheets
Make sure your products' safety data sheets are up to date: they are the starting point for classifying the goods.
Classification and UN numbers
Each edition may change list entries and special provisions: check the UN number and packing group of your products.
Packaging and labels
Approved packaging, marks and hazard labels must match the updated classification.
Training
Anyone preparing or shipping dangerous goods must be trained for their duties and kept up to date with the new rules.
The ADR adviser
Companies that load, pack or carry dangerous goods must generally appoint a dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA), who also follows regulatory updates.
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Four steps before 2027.
A short list to be ready for the new edition.
Product list
List the dangerous goods you ship, with UN number and class.
Check
With your ADR adviser, check what changes for each product.
Update
Update data sheets, packaging, labels and transport documents.
Training
Update the training of staff who prepare shipments.
Questions about ADR 2027.
What happens if I use the old rules after the transitional period?
After the transitional period only the new edition applies: a shipment prepared under the previous rules may be stopped at roadside checks. It pays to complete the update in good time.
Does Dalè carry dangerous goods by road?
Yes, under ADR with trained staff and a warehouse with dedicated areas in Brescia. We check every shipment starting from the safety data sheet.
Do the same rules apply by sea and air?
No: the IMDG Code applies by sea and the IATA DGR by air, each with its own update cycle. The basics are shared, as they derive from the UN Recommendations.
