Liquid Gas UK Publishes Updated Code of Practice 27 for the Safe Carriage and Labelling of LPG Cylinders

The updated Code reflects the latest industry safety advice and regulatory requirements, bringing together comprehensive guidance on the carriage of LPG cylinders by road alongside hazard information, classification, marking and labelling requirements. The publication has been developed in consultation with industry stakeholders and supports organisations in maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and operational best practice.

The Code applies to the transport of all LPG cylinders by road and provides guidance on UK legislation, European ADR requirements, and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations. It also covers a wide range of operational and safety considerations including hazards and precautions, security, manual handling, fire precautions, driver training, accident reporting, vehicle marking, ventilation in closed vehicles and the role of Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers (DGSAs).

The publication is structured in two parts across eleven sections:

Part 1: The Carriage of LPG Cylinders by Road

• Section 1: Introduction & Scope
• Section 2: Operational Requirements
• Section 3: Hazards & Precautions
• Section 4: Carriage of Cylinders in Closed Vehicles
• Section 5: Accident Reporting

Part 2: Hazard Information and Labelling Requirements for LPG Cylinders

• Section 6: Introduction & Scope
• Section 7: Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation
• Section 8: Signal Words, Hazard Statements and Precautionary Statements
• Section 9: Cylinder Colours
• Section 10: Marking & Labelling
• Section 11: Labelling Details

The updated Code continues to provide practical guidance for businesses involved in the supply, transport and handling of LPG cylinders, helping them understand their responsibilities under relevant transport and safety legislation while promoting consistent standards across the sector. The publication also includes guidance on hazard communication, ensuring cylinders are correctly marked and labelled to support safe use and transportation throughout the supply chain.

Richard Hakeem, Director of Safety & Technical Policy at Liquid Gas UK said: "The safe transport and handling of LPG cylinders remains a fundamental priority for our industry. This updated edition of Code of Practice 27 brings together key transport and labelling requirements in a single publication, helping organisations understand current regulatory expectations and adopt recognised best practice. We encourage all businesses involved in the carriage, distribution and management of LPG cylinders to familiarise themselves with the latest guidance."

Availability

The new edition of Code of Practice 27: The Carriage of LPG Cylinders by Road & Hazard Information Labelling Requirements for LPG Cylinders (2026) is available to purchase online:

• View Online Licence: £90
• View, Download and Print Licence: £180

For further information or to purchase a copy, contact mail@liquidgasuk.org or visit the codes page here.