Edition 43, April 2007

New dangerous goods code aligns with international best practice

New Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7) regulations are scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2008 following their unanimous approval by transport ministers.

The 6th Edition of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG6) will continue to apply until 31 December 2008, allowing a one year transitional overlap between editions of the Code for training and education.

ADG7 more closely aligns with United Nations model regulations for the transport of dangerous goods across all modes, while retaining Australian-specific provisions. The benefits of alignment with international air and sea requirements include less re-labelling and re-packaging of exports and imports. Australia's intermodal freight operators will also get a single set of dangerous goods regulations, covering both road and rail transport, for the first time.

ADG7 was developed in close consultation with government agencies and a wide range of industry sectors. The National Transport Commission will work with governments to resolve a number of outstanding implementation issues, which could lead to minor inconsistencies in the national framework.

Copies of the new code and information guide will be available for purchase in hardcopy and electronic formats in August 2007. The model regulations will be included in the published version and will also be made available online.

For more information and a fact sheet visit www.ntc.gov.au  (Select 'publications' > 'fact sheets')

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