Dangerous goods are substances or objects that pose a risk to people, animals, the environment or property during transportation. These include, for example, flammable liquids, toxic gases or explosive substances. Transportation is subject to international regulations such as ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA-DGR.

A hazardous substance is a substance that is hazardous to health or the environment and poses risks regardless of transportation. Examples are corrosive chemicals or carcinogenic substances. Hazardous substances are subject to the CLP Regulation.

Hazardous substances are dangerous substances that entail risks during production, storage or use. Dangerous goods, on the other hand, are hazardous substances or dangerous objects that are transported and are therefore subject to special regulations.

There are 9 main classes for dangerous goods, including explosive substances (class 1), flammable liquids (class 3), toxic substances (class 6.1) and environmentally hazardous substances (class 9).

The ADR is updated every two years. Changes for 2025 could include new dangerous goods classifications, additional labeling requirements or new packaging regulations. As soon as the final changes are known, we will publish them in our expertise section.