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Transport of forbidden dangerous goods

Transport of dangerous goods is regulated in Sweden through the Act (2006:263), Ordinance (2006:311) on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the regulation (TSFS 2021:30) on the transport of dangerous goods by air, which incorporate the ICAO Technical Instructions (Doc9284).

Dangerous goods that under normal circumstances are prohibited for transport may, in accordance with ICAO Technical Instructions Doc 9284, be transported under an exemption if the level of safety is equivalent and there is an acceptable reason why air transport is necessary:

In deciding whether the transport is urgent, States should consider why it is important for a consignment to reach its destination quickly or why it has been necessary to make an application at short notice. Dangerous goods may need to be transported because of:

  1. humanitarian relief;
  2. environmental relief;
  3. pestilence;
  4. national or international security;
  5. saving of life (e.g. rescue); and
  6. limited availability at destination.

Applications based on commercial reasons only should not be viewed as urgent and carriage by other forms of transport should also be considered.

Whilst carriage by other forms of transport may be possible, States should evaluate a risk analysis which should include consideration of:

  1. Length of journey. Transport by other forms may result in an unrealistic journey time and could affect the viability of the dangerous goods.
  2. Infrastructure. The availability of other forms of transport may be limited.
  3. Security. The comprehensive security provisions of the air mode may reduce the possibility of unlavful interference (theft, etc.).
  4. Routing. Transport by air may result in a reduced risk of exposure of the public to the dangerous goods in the event of an incident or accident. The risk of piracy may also be significantly reduced.
  5. Cost. The cost of carriage by other forms of transport may be economically unreasonable. However, the decision to grant an exemption should not be based on cost alone.

When full compliance with the ICAO-TI is contrary to the public interest, for example:

  1. medical applications
  2. new technologies
  3. enhancements in safety.

Civil aircraft

The application Transport by air of dangerous goods and documentation demonstrating an equivalent level of safety is required:

  • Delegation letter (if applicable)
  • Air operator certificate (AOC) Operation specifications (OPS SPEC)
  • Exemption from the State of Operator (if applicable)
  • Exemption from the State of Origin (if applicable)
  • Dangerous goods transport document including emergency number
  • Classification certificate (for explosives)
  • Safety Data Sheet or Product Data Sheet
  • Packaging test certificate (if applicable)
  • Training certificate for person signing the transport document
  • Training certificate for person signing the application

Additional documentation may be requested. See more information regarding requirements and conditions in the appendices within the application.

Note:

  • Only flight operators can apply for exemption.
  • The application and supporting documentation must be submitted to dgrbyair@transportstyrelsen.se 15 working days before intended flight date as a minimum.
  • The authority will charge an application fee.
  • Requests regarding traffic rights: trafficpermit@transportstyrelsen.se
  • Requests regarding munitions of war: registrator@isp.se 

State aircraft

Transports with a diplomatic clearance conducted under the framework of military cooperation or crisis management is handled by the Swedish Armed Forces: swaf-diplo@mil.se and fst-stod-farligtgods@mil.se.

For other state aircraft operations the application Application to carry forbidden dangerous goods must be used and submitted to dgrbyair@transportstyrelsen.se no later than 10 working days before the intended flight date.