On 01.01.2011 the provisions of the new ADR/RID 2011 have become effective. As usual, there is a transition period of half a year, i.e. until 30.06.2011, during which the old provisions may still be applied.

The ADR 2011 a.o. means:

New terms and definitions, e.g. the "Unloader"

New tasks and responsibilities

New classification requirements for:

Solutions and mixtures

Substances toxic by inhalation of Class 6.1

Substances of Class 9 (repeated adaptation to GHS)

New specifications for limited quantities (Table A)

20 new UN Numbers