# Dangerous Goods Transport Directive

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A dangerous goods transport directive is a binding legal instrument that harmonizes the carriage of hazardous substances by road, rail, and inland waterway.

A dangerous goods transport directive is a binding legal instrument that harmonizes the carriage of hazardous substances by road, rail, and inland waterway. In the EU context, such a directive draws on the international agreements ADR (road), RID (rail), and ADN (inland waterways), incorporating their technical requirements – classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and the responsibilities of shippers, carriers, and consignees – into European law. The overarching aim is a uniform safety standard protecting people, the environment, and infrastructure across the single market. Unlike an EU Regulation, which takes effect directly and without further action, a Directive must first be transposed into national legislation by each member state.

**Source:** [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32008L0068](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32008L0068)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Dangerous Goods Transport Directive |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32008L0068 |

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