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

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2008
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal of the European Union L 260, 30 September 2008, pp. 13-59.

Subject: Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Pollution control Hazardous substances Transport/storage
Geographical area: European Union Countries

Abstract: With a view to ensuring environmental protection, this Directive lays down rules governing the transport of dangerous goods by road, by rail or by inland waterway within or between European Community Member States, including the activities of loading and unloading, the transfer to or from another mode of transport and the stops necessitated by the circumstances of the transport.
Full text: English
Website: europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

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 | European Union | 1994 (2003)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 96/49/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Hazardous Goods Transport Ordinance - Road, Rail and Inland Waterways.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 160 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 35043/2524 adapting the Greek legislative frame with the provisions of EU Directive 2008/68/EC on the inland transport of dangerous goods.

Legislation | Greece | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Research, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal relatif au transport des marchandises dangereuses par route ou par chemin de fer, à l'exception des matières explosibles et radioactives.

Legislation | Belgium | 2009 (2012)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances Transport Act.

Legislation | Austria | 1998 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon relatif au transport intérieur de marchandises dangereuses par voie navigable.

Legislation | Belgium | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement flamand relatif au transport des marchandises dangereuses par voie de navigation intérieure.

Legislation | Belgium | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret concernant le transport de marchandises dangereuses par voies navigables.

Legislation | Belgium | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 349 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale modifiant l'arrêté royal du 28 juin 2009 relatif au transport des marchandises dangereuses par route ou par chemin de fer, à l'exception des matières explosives et radioactives.

Legislation | Belgium | 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon modifiant l'arrêté royal du 28 juin 2009 relatif au transport des marchandises dangereuses par route ou par chemin de fer, à l'exception des matières explosives et radioactives.

Legislation | Belgium | 2015

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Goods Transport Ordinance - Road, Rail and Inland Waterways.

Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2023)

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement wallon modifiant l'arrêté royal du 31 juillet 2009 relatif au transport des marchandises dangereuses par voie de navigation intérieure et l'arrêté du Gouvernement wallon du 2 février 2012 relatif au transport intérieur de marchandises dangereuses par voie navigable.

Legislation | Belgium | 2015

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree No. 706 validating the Regulation on Naval Agency.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2018

Keyword: Institution, Navigation, Inland waters, Transport/storage, Registration, Certification, Consumer protection, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX