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ADR 2025 reinforces and redefines part of the minimum equipment required in the vehicle. Key changes:<\/p>\n
\u2714 Incorporation of gloves with greater chemical resistance: Gloves must comply with higher classes according to EN ISO 374, especially for corrosive substances such as sulphuric, nitric or phosphoric acids.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Approved absorbent cloths: Minimum absorption capacity and resistance to corrosive substances are required.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Fire extinguisher update<\/p>\n
Labelling review
Minimum capacity according to the vehicle’s maximum authorised mass (MAM)
EXPIRY date verified (many companies fail here in inspections)<\/p>\n
\u2714 Higher class EN ISO 20471 vests: Mandatory for driver and passenger.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Mandatory ATEX torch: Must comply with category 1 or 2 depending on area of use.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Reinforced wheel chocks: Depending on the size and MMA of the vehicle.<\/p>\n
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ADR training is reinforced in three very specific areas:<\/p>\n
\u2714 Training in chemical emergency management. Includes:<\/p>\n
\u2714 Reinforcement of safe driving in tunnels: Mandatory for transport through France and Belgium.<\/p>\n
\u2714 New modules for digital documentation (e-ADR): Important for companies operating in France, where deployment will be stricter from 2026 onwards.<\/p>\n
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Tanks for chemical liquids\u2014especially corrosive ones\u2014include new requirements:<\/p>\n
\u2714 Reinforced leak testing. Increased requirements for:<\/p>\n
bottom valves
top closure systems
corrosion-resistant seals
\u2714 Verification of minimum thicknesses in AISI-316L: Stricter standards for periodic and extraordinary inspections.<\/p>\n
\u2714 New tolerances for top access: To reduce the risk of leaks due to overfilling.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Update of ADR marking on tanks: Must reflect new tank categories and codes.<\/p>\n
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ADR 2025 accelerates the use of digital documentation throughout the EU. What the 2025\u20132026 European framework requires:<\/p>\n
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\u2714 Approved transport documents in electronic format
\u2714 Immediate availability for checks
\u2714 Easy reading by FR\/BE inspections
\u2714 Backups in the cab<\/p>\n
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France will be the strictest country, applying gradual penalties from 2026. Belgium will require interoperability with its federal platform.<\/p>\n
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France and Belgium have already notified the EU of the update to their ADR transport protocols:<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France \u2014 Updated TMD Regulation<\/p>\n
Category C, D and E tunnels: reinforced controls.
Validation of routes required for certain UN numbers of corrosive liquids.
\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Belgium \u2014 SPF Mobilit\u00e9 2025<\/p>\n
Restrictions on access to chemical zones (Antwerp, Li\u00e8ge).
New maximum weight controls on motorways.
Driver obligations in 2025:<\/p>\n
\u2714 Check tunnel classification before setting off
\u2714 Have alternatives in case of closure\/adverse weather conditions
\u2714 Avoid mountain passes when the product is temperature-sensitive<\/p>\n
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6. What a company must have ready before 1 January 2026<\/p>\n
\u2714 Updated ADR checklist: Including the new requirements of Chapters 8.1 and 8.2.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Review of tanks according to new criteria: AISI-316L stainless steel, valves, marking and thicknesses.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Enhanced internal training: Including e-ADR modules.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Updating of digital documentation: Approved systems, backups and protocols.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Renewed equipment: Fire extinguishers, gloves, wheel chocks, ATEX torch, absorbents.<\/p>\n
\u2714 Adapted operating procedures. Loading, unloading, stowage, tunnels, winter routes.<\/p>\n
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