The European Union’s dangerous goods regulatory framework is one of the most complex globally, governed by ADR, RID, ADN, the IMDG Code, ICAO Technical Instructions, and the CLP Regulation. Nearly 30–40% of organizations report compliance gaps annually due to fragmented modal requirements, evolving amendments, and the management of thousands of hazardous substances under extensive multi-layered legislation.
This certified program provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of the EU dangerous goods regulatory landscape, equipping you to confidently manage the transportation, handling, packaging, storage, and compliance of hazardous materials across all modes. You will gain in-depth knowledge of EU legislative architecture, including UN harmonization principles, modal differences, and the critical interaction between transport regulations and CLP/GHS classification systems.
Throughout the program, you will learn how to accurately classify dangerous goods using UN hazard classes, validate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information, and avoid costly misclassification risks. The program also develops your expertise in selecting UN-approved packaging, applying compliant labelling and marking standards, and preparing accurate Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD) and multimodal documentation. In addition, you will understand the legal responsibilities of all supply chain actors including consignors, carriers, loaders, and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA), and how to manage cross-border liability.
Additionally, you will also gain operational insights into road, rail, air, and maritime transport compliance, alongside best practices in handling, load securing, and EU-compliant storage and warehousing. You will delve into regulatory updates, digitalization of documentation, security requirements for high-consequence dangerous goods, and audit readiness using risk management tools such as HAZOP and FMEA.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn the Certification in EU Dangerous Goods Regulations and Compliance, demonstrating your expertise in navigating Europe’s dangerous goods transportation regulations and compliance framework development. This industry-recognized certification will enhance your career prospects in logistics, supply chain, safety, and regulatory roles and will position you as a senior project leader with compliance expertise in your organization.
(Disclaimer: This training is provided for general awareness purposes only and does not constitute formal certification or qualification. Regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction and transport mode and may mandate completion of approved training and examinations prior to offering shipments into the supply chain or to a transport organization. Participants remain responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and certification requirements.)
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live program and gain in-depth understanding of EU Dangerous Goods Regulations, including ADR, RID, ADN, IMDG Code, and ICAO/IATA requirements, with practical application across classification, packaging, labelling, documentation, and multimodal compliance.
- Attain the prestigious Certification in EU Dangerous Goods Regulations and Compliance, demonstrating your ability to apply EU regulatory requirements, strengthen organizational compliance systems, and effectively manage legal, operational, and safety risks across the dangerous goods lifecycle.
- Develop strong regulatory and operational expertise in dangerous goods classification, UN-approved packaging, compliant labelling and documentation, handling and storage practices, and the practical application of EU requirements across road, rail, air, and maritime transport operations.
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Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Dangerous goods make up just 4-5% of EU road freight but drive a disproportionate share of incidents and enforcement. Recent data shows over 417,000 inspections uncovered ~20% non-compliance, with 40% high-risk cases triggering vehicle immobilization and fines in 71% of violations. Adherence averts deadly accidents, pollution, steep penalties, and business disruptions in this high-volume sector.
This certified program equips you with comprehensive knowledge to navigate EU Dangerous Goods Regulations with confidence and precision. You will master the classification of dangerous goods across all UN hazard classes, validate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) data, and understand the critical interaction between transport regulations and CLP/GHS requirements. The program will also provide you with in-depth expertise in selecting UN-approved packaging, applying compliant labelling and marking standards, and preparing accurate Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD) and multimodal transport documentation.
You will gain detailed insights into the EU regulatory architecture, including modal differences across road, rail, air, and maritime transport, and the legal responsibilities of all stakeholders such as consignors, carriers, loaders, and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA). You will also develop practical capability in managing cross-border liability and ensuring compliance across complex EU supply chains.
Beyond core compliance, this program addresses critical operational areas including safe handling, loading, load securing, and incompatibility segregation to prevent incidents and contamination. You will explore EU storage and warehousing requirements, including hazard class segregation, fire protection, and site compliance considerations. In addition, the program covers regulatory updates, transition management, and the digitalization of dangerous goods documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
Through practical case studies and risk-based methodologies such as HAZOP, Bow-Tie, and FMEA, you will strengthen your audit readiness, understand common enforcement failures, and implement effective corrective actions. You will also gain insights into security requirements for high-consequence dangerous goods, including threat assessment and diversion prevention.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will attain the Certification in EU Dangerous Goods Regulations and Compliance. This industry-recognized certification will validate your expertise in managing EU dangerous goods regulations, enhancing your professional credibility as a compliance leader in logistics, safety, and regulatory domains.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Dangerous Goods Classification
- UN Hazard Classes
- SDS Interpretation
- Regulatory Framework Analysis
- ADR/ RID/ ADN Compliance
- IMDG Code Application
- ICAO/IATA Compliance
- CLP/GHS Alignment
- Packaging Compliance
- UN Packaging Standards
- Labelling & Marking
- Dangerous Goods Documentation
- Multimodal Documentation
- Language Compliance (ADR)
- Supply Chain Accountability
- DGSA Compliance Oversight
- Cross-Border Compliance
- Load Securing Techniques
- Hazard Segregation
- Safe Handling Practices
- Warehousing Compliance
- Fire Safety Systems
- Spill Containment Planning
- Regulatory Update Management
- Digital Documentation Systems
- Security Risk Management
- Compliance Auditing
- Risk Assessment (HAZOP/FMEA)
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Actions (CAPA)
- Transport Risk Assessment
- Emergency Response Planning
- Regulatory Enforcement Readiness
Your Faculty Director
Toine van Moorsel is a seasoned Global HSE Manager and Dangerous Goods compliance expert, with extensive experience across EU regulatory frameworks including ADR, IMDG, and CLP. He is widely recognized for translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical solutions that organizations can implement to achieve compliance and operational efficiency.
With a strong track record in leading safety initiatives across global operations, Toine has successfully built and embedded high-performing safety cultures, driving accountability, reducing risk, and improving compliance outcomes. His expertise spans dangerous goods transport, risk assessment, compliance auditing, and cross-border regulatory coordination.
As an experienced trainer and speaker, Toine delivers engaging, results-oriented sessions focused on real-world application. He equips professionals with practical tools, regulatory insights, and actionable strategies to navigate compliance challenges, strengthen safety systems, and manage hazardous materials confidently within the EU regulatory environment.
EU Dangerous Goods Regulations and Compliance: Transportation, Handling, Packaging, Storage and Compliance Requirements
How You Will Benefit
- Expertise in EU Dangerous Goods Regulations: Acquire comprehensive expertise of EU dangerous goods regulations, including UN classification systems, modal transport requirements, and continuously evolving biennial regulatory amendments.
- Navigate Multi-Modal Transportation Requirements: Develop in-depth expertise in the regulatory differences across road, rail, air, and maritime transport modes to ensure compliant and safe movement of dangerous goods.
- Implement Robust Packaging and Labelling Standards: Learn how to select UN-approved packaging, apply compliant labelling and marking specifications, and prepare accurate Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD) and multimodal transport documentation.
- Establish Secure Documentation and Compliance Systems: Build proficiency in documentation management, incident reporting procedures, and the integration of digital compliance systems across varying EU member state enforcement approaches.
- Fulfil Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) Responsibilities: Understand the full scope of DGSA duties and the legal responsibilities of all supply chain stakeholders, including consignors, carriers, and loaders, within the EU regulatory framework.
- Manage Cross-Border Shipments Across the EU: Develop practical competencies to manage complex cross-border logistics across the EU's 27 member states, ensuring full compliance and safety throughout transportation and storage processes.
- Apply Advanced Risk Assessment Methodologies: Strengthen audit readiness and risk management capabilities through methodologies such as HAZOP, Bow-Tie, and FMEA, and implement effective corrective actions in response to common enforcement failures.
- Ensure Safe Handling, Storage, and Warehousing: Gain expertise in safe handling, loading, load securing, incompatibility segregation, hazard class segregation, fire protection, and site compliance considerations for EU storage and warehousing operations.
- Address Security Requirements for High-Consequence Dangerous Goods: Understand security planning obligations for high-consequence dangerous goods, including threat assessment, diversion prevention, and emergency response coordination.
Certification in EU Dangerous Goods Regulations and Compliance
Upon successfully completing this program, you will earn a Certification in EU Dangerous Goods Regulations and Compliance, an industry-recognized certification with lifelong validity. This prestigious certification validates your capability to interpret and apply TDG requirements, design effective compliance procedures, and support the safe and lawful transport of dangerous goods within the EU and across borders. It strengthens your professional credibility and signals your commitment to safety leadership and regulatory excellence.
This program is developed by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and the content of this program has been certified by CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional principles.
Pricing & Registration
EU
Dates: 23 - 24 Sep 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm British Summer Time (BST)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central European Summer Time (CEST)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 21 Jul 2026 | By 01 Sep 2026 | After 01 Sep 2026 | |
| EU Delegates | EUR 1,395 | EUR 1,595 | EUR 1,695 |
| Switzerland Delegates | CHF 1,295 | CHF 1,495 | CHF 1,595 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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EU Dangerous Goods Regulations and Compliance: Transportation, Handling, Packaging, Storage and Compliance Requirements
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