EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations further amend the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2002.
The definition of “Technical Instructions” is replaced by a definition referring to the 2021-2022 English language edition of the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, approved and published by decision of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”).
Cross references to the Technical Instructions are also updated where appropriate to ensure that the provisions work as intended. Other expressions used in these Regulations originally derived from the Air Navigation Order 2000 (revoked) are updated where appropriate to ensure alignment with the Air Navigation Order 2016.
The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 are revoked.
An Impact Assessment has not been produced for this instrument as there is no material effect on business, charities or the voluntary sector.
The Technical Instructions (ISBN 978-92-9258-946-2) can be purchased from:
ICAO, website: https://store.icao.int/;
Labeline, Midas House, Chivenor Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4AY, tel. 0870 850 5051, website: https://www.labeline.com/; or from
Freight Merchandising Services Limited, Unit 383, Sykes Road, Slough Trading Estate, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4SP, tel. 01784 240840, website: http://www.fmslondon.co.uk.