IASA / International Association of dangerous goods Safety Advisers - 25°

IASA / International Association of dangerous goods Safety Advisers - 25°

ID 27482 | 11 Novembre 2026

The responses indicate that although the requirement is based on a common international framework, its practical application, enforcement structure, and regulatory intensity differ evidently between countries.
The collected data demonstrates significant national variation in how the requirement is implemented across Europe. Differences are evident in the scope of companies covered, the transport modes included, and the existence of quantitative or operational thresholds for exemption.
All countries have ADR and RID in scope of the DGSA Certificate, but a fewer extend it to ADN, IMDG or ICAO.
Administrative implementation also differs considerably. Some countries operate structured systems with mandatory reporting, formal appointment procedures, digital submission platforms, defined annual report templates, and explicit limits on workload or number of companies served. Others rely largely on the core framework in ADR without additional national mechanisms.
Approaches to personal liability, recognition requirements, and supervisory oversight likewise vary, from strong personal accountability regimes to systems were responsibility rests primarily with company management.
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IASA November 2026

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