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Changes towards 2027

An initial checked selection of edition developments and one provision change. This is not a complete change register. A published decision is not automatically already in force.

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ADN 2027Published

ADN 2027: main package accepted

ECE/ADN/79 · ADN 20(5)

The main package enters into force on 1 January 2027.

Entry into force confirmed:

What changes?
Current rule
ADN 2025.
New rule
The main package enters into force on 1 January 2027.
Practical consideration
Prepare the edition change; also check additions and transitional provisions.
Who it affects
Inland waterway operators and safety advisers.
Conditions and status
This decision covers the main package, not automatically later additions.

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ADN 2027Adopted

Addendum: alignment with ADR and RID

ECE/ADN/79/Add.1 · ADN 20(5)(a)

Additional amendments were circulated for acceptance.

Intended, subject to conditions:

What changes?
Current rule
ADN 2025.
New rule
Additional amendments were circulated for acceptance.
Practical consideration
Check the objection procedure outcome after 1 December 2026.
Who it affects
Inland waterway and multimodal transport.
Conditions and status
Intended: 1 January 2027, subject to the objection procedure. Entry into force is not yet confirmed.

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ADR 2027PublishedConflict in official source

ADR 2027: notification needs further review

C.N.395.2026.TREATIES-XI.B.14

The notification states 1 January 2027.

Source discrepancy: recheck needed:

What changes?
Current rule
ADR 2025.
New rule
The notification states 1 January 2027.
Practical consideration
Resolve the source discrepancy before relying on it for a legal decision.
Who it affects
Road operators and safety advisers.
Conditions and status
The title and reference concern ADR; the English body cites ADN and article 20(5). This inconsistency remains unresolved.

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RID 2027Adopted

Disposal of refillable pressure receptacles

1.1.4.7.3

New disposal route for certain imported US receptacles, with condition, inspection and marking requirements.

Intended, subject to conditions:

What changes?
Current rule
This new subsection is absent from RID 2025.
New rule
New disposal route for certain imported US receptacles, with condition, inspection and marking requirements.
Practical consideration
Check every condition; leaks or damage that may compromise the receptacle or its equipment exclude this route.
Who it affects
Consignors and rail carriers of pressure receptacles.
Conditions and status
Adopted text; objection procedure runs until 17 November 2026.

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IMDG 43-26Adopted

IMDG 43-26: voluntary application in 2027

MSC.587(111)

43-26 has been adopted; voluntary application from 1 January 2027.

Voluntary application begins:

What changes?
Current rule
Amendment 42-24.
New rule
43-26 has been adopted; voluntary application from 1 January 2027.
Practical consideration
Coordinate the edition used with the parties involved.
Who it affects
Maritime transport of packaged dangerous goods.
Conditions and status
IMO envisages mandatory entry into force on 1 January 2028. Voluntary application is not a general requirement in 2027.

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