Dangerous Goods: What You Need to Know

What Are Dangerous Goods?

Dangerous goods, also known as hazardous materials (HazMat), are products or substances that can be harmful to people, property, or the environment. These items require special care when being handled, packaged, and transported because they can pose risks like fires, explosions, toxicity, or environmental harm.

Examples of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods can be found in many everyday products, including:

  • Flammable Liquids: Gasoline, paint, alcohol-based products.
  • Toxic Substances: Pesticides, cleaning chemicals, and some medications.
  • Explosives: Fireworks, ammunition, and blasting agents.
  • Corrosive Materials: Strong acids, like sulfuric acid or cleaning agents.
  • Compressed Gases: Propane, oxygen, acetylene, and other gas cylinders.
  • Batteries: Lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat or explode.
  • Radioactive Materials: Medical or industrial radioactive materials.
  • Biological Hazards: Infectious substances, such as medical waste.

Brags Policy on Dangerous Goods

At Brags, we are committed to ensuring safety for all our sellers and customers. We do not ship dangerous goods. If you’re a seller listing a product that is classified as a dangerous good, you are fully responsible for managing the safe handling, shipping, and legal compliance for that product.

What Does This Mean for Sellers?

As a seller, if you are listing a dangerous good, you must meet certain requirements:

  1. Safety Data Sheets (SDS): You must have up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for your product. An SDS is a document that provides essential information on how to safely handle, store, and transport the product. It includes information on the hazards, first-aid measures, and necessary precautions.

  2. Shipping Requirements: You must ensure your product is shipped safely. This means:

    • Using a courier service that is authorized to handle dangerous goods.
    • Packaging the product properly to prevent accidents during transport.
    • Including the correct labeling and necessary documents, as required by law.

  3. Legal Compliance: You are responsible for making sure your product is shipped in accordance with local and international regulations for dangerous goods. This includes UK laws, as well as international agreements like ADR (European regulations for the transport of dangerous goods).

  4. Liability: Brags is not responsible for the shipping, handling, or safety of dangerous goods. Sellers are fully accountable for ensuring the product is shipped safely and in compliance with all legal requirements.

What Does This Mean for Customers?

If you are a customer purchasing a product from Brags, you should be aware that we do not handle or ship dangerous goods. Sellers who list dangerous goods are required to ensure their products are safely transported to you. This includes:

  • Providing all necessary safety documents (like SDS).
  • Ensuring the product is shipped with the right packaging and through a certified courier.
  • Complying with all safety regulations to protect you and the environment.

If you have concerns about a product being classified as a dangerous good, or about how it is being shipped, feel free to contact the seller directly.

Important Reminder

Brags does not ship dangerous goods products. Sellers are fully responsible for ensuring that dangerous goods are shipped safely and in accordance with all regulations. This includes maintaining up-to-date Safety Data Sheets, using certified couriers, and ensuring the product is safely packaged and labelled.