UN 2814

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS

UN 2814 (variant 1 of 3) — ADR 2025 Table A: class 6.2, classification code I1, packing group —, labels 6.2, special provisions 318, limited quantity 0, excepted quantity E0, packing instructions P620, transport category 0, tunnel restriction code (-), hazard identification number —.

UN 2814 (variant 2 of 3) — ADR 2025 Table A: class 6.2, classification code I1, packing group —, labels 6.2 +2.2, special provisions 318, limited quantity 0, excepted quantity E0, packing instructions P620, transport category 0, tunnel restriction code (E), hazard identification number —.

UN 2814 (variant 3 of 3) — ADR 2025 Table A: class 6.2, classification code I1, packing group —, labels 6.2, special provisions 318, limited quantity 0, excepted quantity E0, packing instructions P620, transport category 0, tunnel restriction code (E), hazard identification number 606.

UNECE ADR 2025, ECE/TRANS/352 · checked 2026-10-28

Table A — ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), UN 2814 — variant 1 of 3
(1) UN No.2814
(2) Name and descriptionINFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS
(3a) Class6.2
(3b) Classification codeI1
(4) Packing group—
(5) Labels6.2
(6) Special provisions318
(7a) Limited quantities0
(7b) Excepted quantitiesE0
(8) Packaging: packing instructionsP620
(9a) Packaging: special packing provisions—
(9b) Packaging: mixed packing provisionsMP5
(10) Portable tanks and bulk containers: instructions—
(11) Portable tanks and bulk containers: special provisions—
(12) ADR tank: tank code—
(13) ADR tank: special provisions—
(14) Vehicle for tank carriage—
(15) Transport category (Tunnel restriction code)0 (-)
(16) Special provisions for carriage: packages—
(17) Special provisions for carriage: bulk—
(18) Special provisions for carriage: loading, unloading and handlingCV13 CV25 CV26 CV28
(19) Special provisions for carriage: operationS3 S9 S15
(20) Hazard identification No.—
Table A — ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), UN 2814 — variant 2 of 3
(1) UN No.2814
(2) Name and descriptionINFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS, in refrigerated liquid nitrogen
(3a) Class6.2
(3b) Classification codeI1
(4) Packing group—
(5) Labels6.2 +2.2
(6) Special provisions318
(7a) Limited quantities0
(7b) Excepted quantitiesE0
(8) Packaging: packing instructionsP620
(9a) Packaging: special packing provisions—
(9b) Packaging: mixed packing provisionsMP5
(10) Portable tanks and bulk containers: instructions—
(11) Portable tanks and bulk containers: special provisions—
(12) ADR tank: tank code—
(13) ADR tank: special provisions—
(14) Vehicle for tank carriage—
(15) Transport category (Tunnel restriction code)0 (E)
(16) Special provisions for carriage: packages—
(17) Special provisions for carriage: bulk—
(18) Special provisions for carriage: loading, unloading and handlingCV13 CV25 CV26 CV28
(19) Special provisions for carriage: operationS3 S9 S15
(20) Hazard identification No.—
Table A — ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), UN 2814 — variant 3 of 3
(1) UN No.2814
(2) Name and descriptionINFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (animal material only)
(3a) Class6.2
(3b) Classification codeI1
(4) Packing group—
(5) Labels6.2
(6) Special provisions318
(7a) Limited quantities0
(7b) Excepted quantitiesE0
(8) Packaging: packing instructionsP620
(9a) Packaging: special packing provisions—
(9b) Packaging: mixed packing provisionsMP5
(10) Portable tanks and bulk containers: instructionsBK1 BK2
(11) Portable tanks and bulk containers: special provisions—
(12) ADR tank: tank code—
(13) ADR tank: special provisions—
(14) Vehicle for tank carriage—
(15) Transport category (Tunnel restriction code)0 (E)
(16) Special provisions for carriage: packages—
(17) Special provisions for carriage: bulk—
(18) Special provisions for carriage: loading, unloading and handlingCV13 CV25 CV26 CV28
(19) Special provisions for carriage: operationS3 S9 S15
(20) Hazard identification No.606

ADR 2027 (accepted) — no change for UN 2814

ADR 2027 was accepted: depositary notification C.N.395.2026 (9 October 2026) records no objection to the amendments proposed by C.N.252.2026. It applies from 1 January 2027, and ADR 2025 may still be applied until 30 June 2027 (1.6.1.1). (C.N.395.2026)

ADR 2027: no Table A change for this entry (checked against ECE/TRANS/WP.15/274, Add.1 and Corr.1). Other parts of ADR 2027 may still affect its carriage.

ADR 2025 remains the edition FreightUtils serves and the one that applies until ADR 2027 takes effect on 1 January 2027; after that, ADR 2025 may still be applied until 30 June 2027 (1.6.1.1).

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In plain words — variant 1 of 3

Small-load exemption
Transport category 0: no 1.1.3.6 exemption applies (ADR 1.1.3.6.3; from the ADR table itself)
Labels
Labels: model 6.2 (Infectious substances) (ADR 5.2.2.2.2, label model No. 6.2; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)
Packing
Packing instruction P620: Category A infectious substances (UN 2814, 2900): Chapter 6.3 triple packaging, 95 kPa and -40 to +55 °C capable, outer at least 100 mm. Mixed packing provision MP5: UN 2814 and UN 2900 may share a P620 combination packaging; otherwise no mixing, except P650 UN 3373 and coolants. (ADR 4.1.4.1, P620, 4.1.10.4, MP5; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)
Carriage
Loading provision CV13: After a leak or spill, clean (and if needed disinfect or decontaminate) the vehicle or container before reuse; check other goods for contamination. Loading provision CV25: Stow for easy access; keep temperature when carried at ≤ 15 °C or refrigerated; store only in cool places away from heat. Loading provision CV26: Wooden parts of a vehicle or container that touched these substances must be removed and burnt. Loading provision CV28: Pointer: the provisions of 7.5.4 apply. Operation provision S3: Infectious substances: 8.1.4.1 table columns (2), (3) and (5) and 8.3.4 do not apply. Operation provision S9: Any quantity: avoid service stops near inhabited or busy places; longer stops there need authority consent. Operation provision S15: Chapter 8.4 supervision at any amount, unless the compartment is locked or packages are otherwise protected from illicit unloading. (ADR 7.5.11, CV13, 7.5.11, CV25, 7.5.11, CV26, 7.5.11, CV28, 8.5, S3, 8.5, S9, 8.5, S15; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)

Assembled from FreightUtils' meanings of the Table A codes, not the official text. A statement marked “not yet reviewed” has not yet been checked against ADR by a person.

In plain words — variant 2 of 3

Tunnels
Tunnel code (E): in tanks, Prohibited in E; in other carriage, Prohibited in E. Every category except E. (ADR 8.6.4; from the ADR table itself)
Small-load exemption
Transport category 0: no 1.1.3.6 exemption applies (ADR 1.1.3.6.3; from the ADR table itself)
Labels
Labels: model 6.2 (Infectious substances), model 2.2 (Gases: non-flammable, non-toxic gases) (ADR 5.2.2.2.2, label model No. 6.2, 5.2.2.2.2, label model No. 2.2; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)
Packing
Packing instruction P620: Category A infectious substances (UN 2814, 2900): Chapter 6.3 triple packaging, 95 kPa and -40 to +55 °C capable, outer at least 100 mm. Mixed packing provision MP5: UN 2814 and UN 2900 may share a P620 combination packaging; otherwise no mixing, except P650 UN 3373 and coolants. (ADR 4.1.4.1, P620, 4.1.10.4, MP5; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)
Carriage
Loading provision CV13: After a leak or spill, clean (and if needed disinfect or decontaminate) the vehicle or container before reuse; check other goods for contamination. Loading provision CV25: Stow for easy access; keep temperature when carried at ≤ 15 °C or refrigerated; store only in cool places away from heat. Loading provision CV26: Wooden parts of a vehicle or container that touched these substances must be removed and burnt. Loading provision CV28: Pointer: the provisions of 7.5.4 apply. Operation provision S3: Infectious substances: 8.1.4.1 table columns (2), (3) and (5) and 8.3.4 do not apply. Operation provision S9: Any quantity: avoid service stops near inhabited or busy places; longer stops there need authority consent. Operation provision S15: Chapter 8.4 supervision at any amount, unless the compartment is locked or packages are otherwise protected from illicit unloading. (ADR 7.5.11, CV13, 7.5.11, CV25, 7.5.11, CV26, 7.5.11, CV28, 8.5, S3, 8.5, S9, 8.5, S15; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)

Assembled from FreightUtils' meanings of the Table A codes, not the official text. A statement marked “not yet reviewed” has not yet been checked against ADR by a person.

In plain words — variant 3 of 3

Tunnels
Tunnel code (E): in tanks, Prohibited in E; in other carriage, Prohibited in E. Every category except E. (ADR 8.6.4; from the ADR table itself)
Small-load exemption
Transport category 0: no 1.1.3.6 exemption applies (ADR 1.1.3.6.3; from the ADR table itself)
Labels
Labels: model 6.2 (Infectious substances) (ADR 5.2.2.2.2, label model No. 6.2; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)
Packing
Packing instruction P620: Category A infectious substances (UN 2814, 2900): Chapter 6.3 triple packaging, 95 kPa and -40 to +55 °C capable, outer at least 100 mm. Mixed packing provision MP5: UN 2814 and UN 2900 may share a P620 combination packaging; otherwise no mixing, except P650 UN 3373 and coolants. (ADR 4.1.4.1, P620, 4.1.10.4, MP5; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)
Tanks
Bulk container code BK1: Bulk carriage in sheeted bulk containers is allowed for the substance, subject to Chapter 6.11 and 7.3.2. Bulk container code BK2: Bulk carriage in closed bulk containers is allowed for the substance, subject to Chapter 6.11 and 7.3.2. (ADR 7.3.2.1, BK1, 7.3.2.1, BK2; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)
Carriage
Loading provision CV13: After a leak or spill, clean (and if needed disinfect or decontaminate) the vehicle or container before reuse; check other goods for contamination. Loading provision CV25: Stow for easy access; keep temperature when carried at ≤ 15 °C or refrigerated; store only in cool places away from heat. Loading provision CV26: Wooden parts of a vehicle or container that touched these substances must be removed and burnt. Loading provision CV28: Pointer: the provisions of 7.5.4 apply. Operation provision S3: Infectious substances: 8.1.4.1 table columns (2), (3) and (5) and 8.3.4 do not apply. Operation provision S9: Any quantity: avoid service stops near inhabited or busy places; longer stops there need authority consent. Operation provision S15: Chapter 8.4 supervision at any amount, unless the compartment is locked or packages are otherwise protected from illicit unloading. (ADR 7.5.11, CV13, 7.5.11, CV25, 7.5.11, CV26, 7.5.11, CV28, 8.5, S3, 8.5, S9, 8.5, S15; paraphrase, not yet reviewed)

Assembled from FreightUtils' meanings of the Table A codes, not the official text. A statement marked “not yet reviewed” has not yet been checked against ADR by a person.

Class 6.2 — Toxic & Infectious Substances3 variants
UN 2814 has 3 classification variants in ADR 2025 — different hazard divisions or descriptions for the same UN number. Each variant may have different transport requirements.
UN 2814Class 6.2 — Toxic & Infectious SubstancesVariant 1 of 3
INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS
Packing Group
N/A
Not applicable
Classification Code
I1
Tunnel Code
(-) meaning →
Code governing tunnel passage
Transport Category
0
For the 1,000-point rule (0 = highest restriction)
Hazard ID No.
—
Kemler code
Limited Quantity
0
Max per inner package for LQ relief
Excepted Quantity
E0
EQ code for excepted quantity relief
Thresholds — why, not just the verdict
Transport Category
Category 0
Never exempt — any quantity requires full ADR compliance
Per-substance max
0 kg/L
Per-substance maximum (1.1.3.6.3) — Category 0 is never exempt
Limited Quantity
Not permitted
No limited-quantity relief for this entry (Chapter 3.4)
Excepted Quantity
E0
No excepted-quantity relief for this entry (Chapter 3.5)
Tunnel Code
Governs which tunnel categories the load may pass
Special Provisions
SP 318
May alter scope or limits — full text in ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3
Hazard Labels Required
Label 6.2

These labels must be displayed on packages and vehicle placards in accordance with ADR 2025.

Special Provisions
SP 318

Refer to ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3 for full text of each provision.

UN 2814Class 6.2 — Toxic & Infectious SubstancesVariant 2 of 3
INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS, in refrigerated liquid nitrogen
Packing Group
N/A
Not applicable
Classification Code
I1
Tunnel Code
(E) meaning →
Code governing tunnel passage
Transport Category
0
For the 1,000-point rule (0 = highest restriction)
Hazard ID No.
—
Kemler code
Limited Quantity
0
Max per inner package for LQ relief
Excepted Quantity
E0
EQ code for excepted quantity relief
Thresholds — why, not just the verdict
Transport Category
Category 0
Never exempt — any quantity requires full ADR compliance
Per-substance max
0 kg/L
Per-substance maximum (1.1.3.6.3) — Category 0 is never exempt
Limited Quantity
Not permitted
No limited-quantity relief for this entry (Chapter 3.4)
Excepted Quantity
E0
No excepted-quantity relief for this entry (Chapter 3.5)
Tunnel Code
Governs which tunnel categories the load may pass
Special Provisions
SP 318
May alter scope or limits — full text in ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3
Hazard Labels Required
Label 6.2Label 2.2

These labels must be displayed on packages and vehicle placards in accordance with ADR 2025.

Special Provisions
SP 318

Refer to ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3 for full text of each provision.

UN 2814Class 6.2 — Toxic & Infectious SubstancesVariant 3 of 3
INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE, AFFECTING HUMANS (animal material only)
Packing Group
N/A
Not applicable
Classification Code
I1
Tunnel Code
(E) meaning →
Code governing tunnel passage
Transport Category
0
For the 1,000-point rule (0 = highest restriction)
Hazard ID No.
606
Kemler code
Limited Quantity
0
Max per inner package for LQ relief
Excepted Quantity
E0
EQ code for excepted quantity relief
Thresholds — why, not just the verdict
Transport Category
Category 0
Never exempt — any quantity requires full ADR compliance
Per-substance max
0 kg/L
Per-substance maximum (1.1.3.6.3) — Category 0 is never exempt
Limited Quantity
Not permitted
No limited-quantity relief for this entry (Chapter 3.4)
Excepted Quantity
E0
No excepted-quantity relief for this entry (Chapter 3.5)
Tunnel Code
Governs which tunnel categories the load may pass
Special Provisions
SP 318
May alter scope or limits — full text in ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3
Hazard Labels Required
Label 6.2

These labels must be displayed on packages and vehicle placards in accordance with ADR 2025.

Special Provisions
SP 318

Refer to ADR 2025 Chapter 3.3 for full text of each provision.

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