BOE-A-2026-2001 ·27 January 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Tax

Dangerous goods rail freight companies: call for safety adviser examinations

The State Railway Safety Agency has announced examinations for obtaining and renewing safety adviser certificates for the transport of dangerous goods by rail. The call includes general categories and specialisations (Classes 1, 2, 7, among others) to comply with the RID Regulation (Art. First). The certificate is valid for five years, and renewal requires passing a proficiency test during its final year of validity (Art. First).

In 3 key points

  1. The safety adviser certificate is valid for five years (Art. First). (art. Primera)
  2. Renewal requires passing a proficiency test during the final year prior to expiry (Art. First). (art. Primera)
  3. Specialisations are being called for Class 1, Class 2, Class 7, and various classes of solid and liquid substances (Art. First). (art. Primera)

How it affects those involved

Companies involved in the dispatch, transport, packaging, or loading of dangerous goods by rail must ensure their safety advisers hold valid certification to avoid non-compliance with the RID Regulation (Art. First). Professionals with certificates nearing expiry must pass the proficiency test during their final year of validity to maintain their role (Art. First and Third).

Lifecycle

2026-01-27PublishedPublished in the BOE
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