Dangerous Goods (Transport By Road Or Rail) Regulations 2018

This regulation applies if—

an incident involving a vehicle transporting dangerous goods results in the leakage, spillage or accidental escape of the dangerous goods, or in a fire or explosion; and

there is food or food packaging in the vicinity of the incident that is within the control of a prime contractor or rail operator.

In the case of a prime contractor, the prime contractor must ensure that the food or food packaging is not transported from the site of the incident unless given permission to do so by the Authority.

In the case of a rail operator, the rail operator must deal with the food or food packaging as directed by the Authority.

A permission under subregulation (2) or a direction under subregulation (3) means a document that—

is in writing; and

states the name of the person to whom it is given; and

identifies the relevant incident; and

identifies the food or food packaging to which it relates; and

takes into consideration any requirements of the appropriate food and health authorities; and

may contain any other information that the Authority considers necessary.