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04/06/2003
The UK Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned that the UK Government’s new dangerous goods road and rail regulations will have ‘serious cost implications’ for UK industry. The estimated compliance cost for industry is over £360mn and, as such, the FTA is to urge government to allow maximum flexibility during implementation. The proposed regulations are intended to complete the harmonisation process with the international ADR and RID dangerous goods rules. However, the FTA is warning of the fundamental impact on sectors hitherto not regarded as carriers of dangerous goods. It also reports that the UK Health & Safety Executive’s own estimates show the costs of the new rules to far out-weight any safety benefits. As well as classifying diesel as a regulated substance, the regulations will also bring more businesses into scope because of the proposed elimination of the current UK package size thresholds. The FTA has produced a briefing note. Copies can be obtained by ringing +44 (0)1892 552355/552257. The new regulations are to be implemented in March 2004.
News Item details
Region: UK
Keywords:
Road / rail transport
Subjects:
Information technology,
Health,
Safety,
Hazardous area classification,
Banking, finance and investment,
Policy and Governance,
Economics, business and commerce,
Road transport,
Rail transport,
Transport,
Transportation of products,
Gasoil,
Dangerous goods
