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The transport of dangerous goods is governed by international, European and German regulations. Depending on the type and quantity of a dangerous good, a wide variety of regulations must be observed depending on the transport route (road, rail, water and air). For example, it may be necessary for the transport vehicle to be marked with hazard labels and orange-colored plates.

In addition, the various responsible parties (packer, consignor, carrier, loader, vehicle driver, unloader, consignee, etc.) must comply with a number of obligations. These may also include the determination of a specific transport route.

Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure under Dangerous Goods - Law / Regulations.

Depending on the type and quantity of goods transported and the means of transport, a wide variety of authorities at the federal or state level are responsible.

The competent authority for supervision in the establishments and facilities is.

1. the mining authority in the plants that are subject to mining supervision,

2. the State Office for Health and Social Affairs in the other establishments

and, within the scope of their supervisory activities, the police authorities for transport by road.

In the country, the Ministry of Social Affairs is responsible for the transport of radioactive goods, unless other or federal authorities are responsible.