Amendment 11 to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Amendment 11 to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations has been published in the Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 146, No.25 dated December 5, 2012. The pdf version of the amendment can be viewed at the following URL:

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-05/pdf/g2-14625.pdf

The html version can be viewed at:

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-05/html/sor-dors245-eng.html

Amendment 11 includes the following:

  • A change in the definition of "person" and the addition of a definition for "organization" which aligns the TDG Regulations with the TDG Act, 1992;

  • A clarification of packaging requirements for outer packaging for aerosols in small quantities;

  • A more precise indication of filling limits for standardized and non-standardized means of containment;

  • The option of affixing dangerous goods safety marks required by IMDG Code for the transport to or from a ship, harbour or sea terminal;

  • Editorial changes.