With numerous marginal references to relevant references, ADR 2023 is also included in other dangerous goods regulations, which contain, among other things, simplifications and exceptions. This will tell you straight away whether facilitation is possible for the transport of dangerous goods in question. This means that time-consuming research in the regulations, on the Internet or in the traffic bulletin is no longer necessary.

With around 6,000 entries, the index is particularly detailed and takes into account all the regulations contained in the book. This is how you can find the information you are looking for in the book ADR 2023 quickly and easily.

With the ecomed edition ADR 2023 you are well prepared for the safe transport of dangerous goods on the road!

The carefully prepared source information.

Subheadings inserted by the publisher create a precise structure and you will immediately find the right passage. The official changes in ADR 2023 are highlighted in gray and are immediately apparent.

Waste
Carriage of polymerizing substances as waste in packages (new SV 676)

definitions
Units of measurement and abbreviations (previously under Definitions) are summarized in a separate section (1.2.3)

Container
simplification and clarification of the rules for visual inspection of containers; Inadmissibility of loading in the event of damage to the freight transport unit, meaning of the term structurally suitable clarified (7.3.1.13 and 7.5.1.2)

documentation
Special provisions for entries in the transport document

Salvage Packs
Transport of stabilized and temperature-controlled substances
Carriage of substances in the molten state
the application of special provisions (additional information)
refillable pressure receptacles approved by the United States Department of Transportation
Specifications for entering quantities when transporting waste

pressure vessels

Amended regulations for pressure vessels and their closures
New: Regulations for refillable pressure receptacles approved by the United States Department of Transportation

vehicles
New safety requirements for FL and EX/III vehicles related to automatic fire suppression systems

Large container (7.1.4)
Suitability of large containers from a structural point of view – prerequisite for use for carriage

recycled plastics
New ways of using recycled plastics

special regulations
New SV 396, 397,398

Items with attached gas cylinders with valves

tank container
Rules for oversized tank containers

tanks

New procedures and controls for testing and approval of tanks; Clarification of inspection periods for tanks for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases (Chapter 4.3 and 6.8)
New equipment regulation for tanks for flammable liquefied gases with safety valves in 6.8.3.2.9 and new safety valve mark

Tanks (FRP)

New regulations for portable tanks made of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP)
Further development of the regulations for fibre-reinforced plastic tanks – new chapter 6.9

UN numbers

New UN 3550 for COBALT DIHYDROXIDE POWDER Class 6.1 VG (substance entry in Table A)
Changes to numerous UN numbers such as 1002, 1012, 1043 etc.
Deletion of 1169

Packaging

Adaptation of the mass or volume limits for packaging that does not have to be type-approved
Changes to packing instruction P 200
Changes in the use of packaging for lithium batteries (P 911, LP 906)

Additional information on our ADR 2023 edition is available for download on the ecomed website.

In the book you will find the relevant code and instructions.

The download area contains important changes in ADR 2023 that could not be taken into account by the time of going to press, as well as other current information and supplements. You will also find there:

the ODV
the EU directive 2008/68/EG
a user-related overview of the ADR changes 2023, in which shippers, senders, carriers etc. can directly find the changes that are important for their work.