IMO releases Corrigenda for IMDG Code Amendment 40-20

The International Maritime Organization has published the IMDG Code Amendment 40-20 Corrigenda May 2022.

A summary is below.

• Minor edits to the Classification provisions in Part 2
• Minor edits to the Special provisions including a new SP399 applicable to DETONATORS, ELECTRONIC
• Stowage Code SW1 deleted UN 1056
• New 4.1.2.2 (amalgamating 4.1.2.2.1 and 4.1.2.2.2)
• Minor edits to packing instructions P802, IBC08, LP622 and LP906
• Change to the dangerous goods description examples in 5.4.1.4.4
• Clarification to the wording for segregation in relation to foodstuffs in 7.2.6.2 by adding reference to the specific segregation groups applicable
• Update to the competent authority details for France, Germany and Spain in 7.9.3

You can find the full Corrigenda on IMO’s website here