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The regulations that cover the carriage of dangerous goods are highly prescriptive and goods must be packed and transported according to international regulations. You cannot transport dangerous goods by carrying them on public transport, by taxi, in your personal vehicle, or by taking them onto an aircraft.

Transport of hazardous goods by Royal Mail is possible in limited cases and limited quantities.

> Information about sending restricted items and what is prohibited is available on the

What are dangerous goods

Dangerous goods may be pure chemicals, mixtures of substances, manufactured products or articles which can pose a risk to people, animals or the environment if not properly handled in use or in transport. 

• Explosives
• Flammable gas, non-flammable, non-toxic gas, toxic gas
• Flammable liquid
• Flammable solid, spontaneously combustible substance, substance which emits flammable gas in contact with water
• Oxidising substance, organic peroxide
• Toxic substance, infectious substance
• Radioactive material
• Corrosive substances
• Miscellaneous dangerous substances

How can I transport dangerous goods

UCL has approved couriers for the transport of dangerous substances.

• Biocair and CitySprint are approved for the transport of , such as Category A Biological substances
• Biocair, CitySprint, DHL and SMA Worldwide may be used for other hazardous materials

> For information about approved couriers contact UCL Mail & Courier Services

Where can I get advice

Information on the transportation of dangerous goods can be found on the Safety Services website.

> Transportation of dangerous goods
> Transportation of chemicals
> Transportation of biological substances (Infectious substances)
> Transportation of radiological materials

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

UCL has a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to advise on the local, national and international transport of dangerous goods, according to transport regulations. The DGSA cannot provide advice on the requirements for import and export licenses, including developments as a result of Brexit.

> Contact the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor