Clarity over new classification of dangerous goods

JUST A few remarks re your article on the lack of law enforcement pertaining to dangerous goods (FTW November 8, 2002).
On August 1 the new regulations regarding the transport of dangerous goods were put into law except for the Class 1 goods i.e. Explosives and Class 7 goods: Radioactive Material.
The transport of explosives is still governed by the Explosive Act of 1956 and the transport of Radioactive Material is still under the rules of the Nuclear Regulator.
Under the "New Classification" procedures dangerous goods are classified into 9 classes. This is in accordance with the UN Code of practice that is being used world wide.
Thus it can lead to misunderstandings if the proper classification of dangerous goods are not mentioned in an article such as this.
Not that I condone the transport of any dangerous goods unless they are properly packed, marked and identified under the regulations as given in SABS 0228 and SABS 0229. After this has been done and only then, accompanied with the relevant permits and paperwork, should any dangerous goods be transported.
Unfortunately this space does not allow me to go into much more detail.
Should you or anyone of your readers be interested in more information, please feel free to contact me directly.
Thank you for your very informative publication.
Pierre Husselmann
pierre.husselmann@