2020 IMDG Code Compliance Deadline Delayed
IMO announced that mandatory compliance with the forthcoming IMDG Codeamendment will start on June 1, 2022.
IMO plans to release Amendment 40–20 in early 2021. The new Code may be applied voluntarily after January 1, 2021.
Under normal conditions, Amendment 40-20 would have been published in Fall 2020. Compliance with a new IMDG Code amendment is voluntary in the first year following publication (i.e., 2021) and mandatory in the second year following publication (i.e., after January 1, 2022).
This year, IMO’s regular meeting schedule was disrupted and delayed due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. As such, Amendment 40-20 is not yet available. Until the new edition is available, dangerous goods vessel shippers should continue to comply with the 2018 Edition IMDG Code.
IMO's announcement:
Last Hazmat Vessel Shipper Training of 2020!
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| Recurrent Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) | Dec. 3 |
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Limited Quantity Mark Labels are now mandatory
Until December 31, 2020, instead of the international mark, the means of containment may display:
- The words "Limited Quantity" or "quantité limitée";
- The abbreviation "Ltd. Qty." or "quant. ltée";
- The words "Consumer Commodity" or "bien de consommation";
As of January 1st, 2021, the new international safety mark for “LTD QTY” shipments by ground transport in Canada must display this label.
Limited Quantity Mark Now Mandatory
As of January 1st, 2021, the new international safety mark for “LTD QTY” shipments by ground transport in Canada must display this label.
It is important to make sure you and your employees understand when a limited quantity label is required and why. This will avoid refused shipments and protect your business from infractions.
Update: Dangerous Goods Temporary Certificates
This communication is intended to remind stakeholders that the following temporary certificates will not be renewed beyond January 31, 2021:
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TU 0750.1: Training
Note: This temporary certificate allows individuals who had been trained and held valid training certificates on March 1, 2020, to continue handling, offering for transport, or transporting dangerous goods with expired training certificates.