An Introduction to the Carriage of Dangerous Goods: Quick Facts
The Department for Transport (DfT) is ultimately responsible for carriage of dangerous goods by all UK modes of transport. Department for Transport
UK legislation sets out the requirements for carriage of dangerous goods by all modes of transport. National Regulations
The responsibility for producing and updating recommendations or regulations appropriate for the different modes of transport (air, sea, rail and road) rests with several international bodies. Summary