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Is one pallet of aerosols or cosmetics automatically a limited-quantity load?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; shipment and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain; ADR road transport with separate modal checks

No. Limited-quantity relief depends on the substance and permitted inner and outer packaging arrangements, not on having one pallet. Relevant marks and other conditions remain. Ask the shipper or adviser to confirm eligibility for the actual product and route, including any sea or air leg.

What to check next

• Identify the dangerous-goods classification.
• Verify package limits and mode-specific conditions before dispatch.

Sources

• HSE: main exemptions and limited quantities

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