Written ADR instructions in Romanian: a guide for consignors

Short answer

If you need the written ADR instructions in Romanian, start from the official text of the ADR Agreement. The Autoritatea Rutieră Română (ARR) states that Volumes I and II of ADR 2023, as well as earlier editions, are available in Romanian. The English, French and Russian editions can be consulted on the UNECE website.

The sources used for this guide do not detail the content, format or language rules of the written instructions. You should therefore check these requirements directly in the applicable edition of the ADR or with the ADR safety adviser. Do not rely on templates taken from unofficial sources.

The person or company that hands over dangerous goods for transport is responsible for their classification, packaging and marking, and for drawing up the transport document.

What data the customer must send

To organise an ADR transport we need complete and correct information about the goods:

• Classification of the goods: the UN number, the class (and the division, where applicable) and the packing group.
• Safety data sheet for each product. Suppliers are obliged to make it available to their customers.
• Packaging: the type of packaging (inner and outer), the approval marking (UN or RID/ADR) and any use of overpacks.
• Quantity and form of the goods: packaged goods or bulk/liquid, number of packages, weight. State whether limited quantities (LQ) or excepted quantities (EQ) are involved.
• Route: the places of loading and unloading, plus the countries of transit.
• Documentation: the transport document drawn up by the consignor.

What affects the cost

• The hazard class and packing group of the goods.
• The type of load: full (FTL), partial (PTL) or groupage (LTL).
• Compatibility of the product with the tank and cleaning requirements, in the case of tank transport.
• The distance and the countries transited.
• Additional services, such as customs services or a sea leg in a 20' or 40' Dry container.

Practical steps

1. Classify the goods first. All parties in the transport chain, including the authorities that intervene in emergencies, must understand the hazard exactly.
2. Check the packing group in Table A of Chapter 3.2 of the ADR. Together, the class and the packing group determine the packaging, marking and labelling requirements.
3. Use approved packagings suited to the goods. Packagings approved to UN standards carry the prefix "UN", while those approved only for RID/ADR carry the "RID/ADR" mark.
4. Mark and label the packages in accordance with Chapters 5.1 and 5.2 of the ADR. The UN number, preceded by the letters "UN", must appear clearly and durably on each package.
5. Follow the rules for overpacks. The "OVERPACK" marking must be readily visible and legible and must be in the official language of the country of origin and also, if that language is not English, French or German, in English, French or German. If that language is not English, French or German, the marking is also added in one of these three languages.
6. Consult ADR 2023 in Romanian for the requirements on written instructions and the other documents to be carried on board.
7. Send us all the data above, so that we can confirm the suitable vehicle and the exact specification at the quotation stage.

Request a quotation

Do you have dangerous goods to ship? Send us the UN number, the class, the packing group, the safety data sheet and the route details. We will reply with an ADR transport proposal adapted to your goods.

The information in this article is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For a specific situation, check the requirements in the official texts in force.