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Council Directive 94/55/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 319, 12 December 1994, pp. 7-13.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Pollution control
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive lays down the regulatory framework concerning the transport of dangerous goods by road within the territories of the Member States. It establishes the conditions under which dangerous goods may be transported by road (packaging and labelling; equipment and proper operation of vehicles).

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree relative to the transportation of dangerous goods (2006:311).

Legislation | Sweden | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 109 adapting the Greek legislative frame to the provisions of Council Directive 94/55/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by road.

Legislation | Greece | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the method of transport of dangerous goods by road.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX