IMDG Code for Windows FAQs

1	Which amendment of the IMDG Code should I use?
2	Which version do I use during a transition year?
3	What's new in Amendment 34-08?
4	When did Amendment 34-08 become mandatory?
5	What if I need help in understanding or interpreting the content of the IMDG Code?
6	What are the differences between IMDG Code for Windows, IMDG Code on the Web and IMDG Code for Intranet?
7	What is IMDG Code e-learning?

IMDG Code Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which amendment of the IMDG Code should I use?

33-06 and older
All amendments prior to 34-08 are no longer valid. If you are still using one of these older amendments you are strongly advised to upgrade to Version 9 containing Amendment 34-08.

34-08
Amendment 34-08 became valid on 01 January 2009 and may be used until 31 December 2011. This amendment is contained in IMDG Code for Windows Version 9.

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2. Which version do I use during a transition year?

A transition year is when IMDG Code amendments overlap, and operational use of either amendment is permitted, subject to National Administrations adoption. Click here to see amendments up to 2015

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3. What's new in Amendment 34-08?

Click here to see a summary of changes

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4. When did Amendment 34-08 become mandatory?

Amendment 34-08 became mandatory on 01 January 2010 and is valid until 31 December 2011.

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5. What if I need help in understanding or interpreting the content of the IMDG Code?

Contact your own National Competent Authority. Details are in IMDG Code 7.9.3. Hint: enter 7.9.3 into the Find box and press Enter. Scroll down the list of countries until you find your own National Competent Authority details.

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6. What are the differences between IMDG Code for Windows, IMDG Code on the Web and IMDG Code for Intranet?

There are two main factors that should help you decide which product suits your requirements:

Number of anticipated users
Method of access (e.g. via the internet)

IMDG code for Windows DG200M

This is the traditional solution for single users who need frequent and guaranteed access. Perhaps you need to travel and would like to access the product from a laptop. IMDG Code for Windows is a stand-alone product installed locally on your computer. Each computer on which it is installed must be licenced and is activated with an activation code.

For ease of maintenance and updating the product can be on a network share and accessed by networked computers, but each networked computer requires an activation code.

IMDG Code for Intranet DG201E
In some cases the method of access will be the main criteria for determining which product meets the requirements of your organisation. For example, if you are a medium sized business/large organisation and your end users have no internet access you may consider hosting the IMDG Code on your own intranet server.

IMDG Code on the Web S200E
For occasional use from any location, provided an internet connection is present, IMDG Code on the Web provides an economical way of accessing the IMDG Code. Several users can share the same "username", but only one user at a time.

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7. What is IMDG Code e-learning?

IMDG Code e-learning is a Computer Based Training (CBT) package in the application of the provisions of the IMDG Code primarily for shore-side personnel, including shipping line staff processing dangerous goods shipments.

For further information please visit www.imdge-learning.com

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