This summary provides an overview on some of the updates being introduced in the Amendment 41-22 edition of the IMDG Code which may be used as an optional basis from 1st January 2023.
As usual we have a transition period of 1 year where the previous amendment can be used along with version 41-22 edition.
Brief summary.
- As usual harmonized with the UN regulation, 22nd edition
- Changes and new definitions in chapter 1.2. (New: IAEA, Inner vessel, pressure receptacle shell and service equipment).
- Chapter 1.4 and 1.5, update to IAEA regulations.
- Part 2 classification, new entry class 4.1 UN 3230, class 5.2 UN 3105, 3107 and 3117. Minor changes to chapter 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9
- Part 3. SGG1a (strong acids) has been deleted and are all now under SGG1.
- Dangerous goods list, UN 1169 deleted and merged by UN 1197 "EXTRACTS, LIQUID, for flavour or aroma"
- Replacement of all SGG1a to SGG1
- New UN number 3550 COBALT DIHYDROXIDE POWDER
- Changes to SP 188 and 225
- New SP’s 396, 397 and 398
- Chapter 4.1: Packing instructions - There are various notes added to several packing instructions to implement the new sentence added to 4.1.3.3 which clarifies that when items other than UN packages are used, they are not subject to the usual 400 kg limit.
- Part 5: Consignment – No need to show the phone number on the lithium battery mark.
- New requirement to inform about additional information, as instructed by the SP, in the transport document.
- Part 6: Construction and testing of packagings – There are numerous changes in Part 6 concerning the design, construction, and testing of packaging’s, IBCs, tanks etc. and a brand-new chapter 6.10 covering the design construction, inspection and testing of portable tanks with shells made of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) materials.
- Chapter 7.2: - The entry for SGG1a is deleted as well as the entry for SG75.
The complete update can be found here.
