This page provides more information regarding the TGD regulations applicable to consumers. For assistance with identifying dangerous goods, go to TDG classifications.
All transport other than transport performed by private persons must be in compliance with the applicable TDG rules and regulations.
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When it comes to transport, the term ‘a dangerous good’ usually refers to a substance or item which may cause personal injuries or damage to the environment or property due to its risk of explosion, fire, infection, radiation hazard, toxicity, corrosiveness or a similar property. This includes, for example, lithium batteries, various battery-operated devices, emergency power supplies, gas bottles and cylinders, flammable liquids and aerosols.
The transport of dangerous goods is subject to specific legislation aimed at preventing any potential damage and hazards arising from the transport of dangerous goods.
In principle, the TDG regulations do not apply to consumers with regard to transporting flammable liquids when the liquids are transported in refillable vessels filled by or for a private person, such as bottles, canisters or jerry cans. Dangerous goods that are packed for retail sale and intended for private or domestic use, recreational or sports use are not subject to the TDG regulations.
That said, it is good to bear in mind that larger packagings, containers or vessels that are bigger than canisters are not subject to the consumer exemptions. Barrels, IBC packagings, large covers or containers for dangerous substances are not meant to be transported by consumers. Anyone transporting them must comply with the TDG regulations.
Normally, the sender classifies the dangerous good as they are liable for the correctness of the classification.
Consumers are not allowed to send substances or items classified as dangerous goods by mail. However, some delivery forms include some exceptions, and it may be possible to send dangerous goods provided that the carrier is notified of the dangerous good.
If you as a consumer need to send dangerous goods, contact the carrier to discuss the issue. For example, if you are sending a product back for a warranty repair, contact the recipient who can advise you on how to correctly pack and mark the product.
If the shipment contains dangerous goods, remember to mention it when placing the delivery order or when handing the shipment over to the carrier. Different modes of transport are subject to different transport regulations. A good that is fine to transport by road may not be allowed to be transported by air.
The maximum allowed quantity of flammable liquid transported by a private person is 60 litres in a single container or 240 litres in a transport unit (such as a car and trailer). Measures must be taken to prevent the contents from leaking in normal transport conditions. For instance, a private person is not allowed to transport a 200-litre barrel of petrol. Instead, the fuel must be divided between containers with a maximum capacity of 60 litres, such as jerry cans.
When transporting fuel, always select a UN-certified container, such as a canister equipped with a UN marking indicating the suitability of the canister for the fuel in question. For assistance with identifying a TDG packaging, go to Compliant containers and packagings.
The TDG regulations do not apply to consumers transporting dangerous goods when the goods are packed for retail sale and intended for private or domestic use. In terms of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), this means that, in principle, it is OK to transport an unlimited quantity of LPG in retail sale packaging. However, necessary care should be taken during transport by taking into account the hazard classes, quantity and delivery method of the transported good.
The TDG regulations do not apply to consumers transporting dangerous goods when the goods are packed for retail sale and intended for private or domestic use. This means that, in principle, it is OK to transport an unlimited quantity of a dangerous good in retail sale packaging. However, necessary care should be taken during transport by taking into account the hazard classes, quantity and delivery method of the transported good.
All transport other than transport performed by private persons must be in compliance with the applicable TDG rules and regulations.
If you are transporting items or substances that may cause a hazard during transport, you must take extra care to properly declare, pack and mark them. Please bear in mind that transporting some dangerous goods in luggage may be altogether forbidden.
Different modes of transport are subject to different transport regulations. For example, a good that is OK to transport by road may be entirely forbidden in sea or air transport, or the transport requirements may be slightly different. Find out the restrictions applicable to the mode of transport prior to departure.
In air travel, some items that are considered dangerous may not be brought in to the passenger cabin in hand luggage, while some items or substances are not allowed on board the plane at all, not even in luggage placed in the cargo hold. For further information on dangerous good restrictions in air travel, see the Finavia website.
When travelling by ship, passengers are as a rule not allowed to bring dangerous items or substances on board the vessel. When travelling by ship, any dangerous goods inside a vehicle should be declared already when booking the trip and, for example, to staff members when driving the vehicle on board the vessel. It is altogether forbidden to transport rockets or other fireworks on passenger ships. Passengers should always follow the instructions provided by the shipping line and staff members. For further information on the transport of dangerous goods, see shipping lines’ websites.
