IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR): Your Essential Guide to Safe Air Transport
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual is the definitive industry standard for shipping dangerous goods by air. Trusted for over 65 years, the DGR provides the most complete, up-to-date, and user-friendly reference for compliance with international dangerous goods air regulations. Staying compliant with the latest regulations is crucial for the safe and efficient air transport of hazardous materials.
Why Choose the IATA DGR?
The DGR manual is indispensable for airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and shippers who handle dangerous goods. It draws from the most reliable cargo sources to help you classify, pack, mark, label, and document shipments accurately. With the IATA DGR, you have all the necessary information at your fingertips to ensure your shipments meet global safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Significant Changes in the 66th Edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (2025)
Effective January 1, 2025, mandatory compliance with the 66th Edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) begins. This edition includes significant updates, incorporating amendments from the 2025–26 ICAO Technical Instructions. Stay ahead of regulatory changes to avoid compliance issues and penalties.
Key Updates in the 2025 IATA DGR:
- New Dangerous Goods Entries
- UN 0514: Fire suppressant dispersing devices (Division 1.4S)
- UN 3559: Fire suppressant dispersing devices (Class 9)
- UN 3554: Gallium contained in manufactured articles
- Sodium-ion batteries: New entries for sodium-ion batteries, including those contained in or packed with equipment.
- Special Provisions Updates
- Expanded provisions for lithium and sodium-ion batteries, gallium, and liquid desensitized explosives.
- Clarifications on dangerous goods in passenger and cargo aircraft, and equipment containing hazardous substances.
- Packaging and Handling Revisions
- Updates to packaging instructions for devices containing dangerous goods.
- Enhanced safety guidelines for mobility aids and battery-powered vehicles.
- Updated Guidelines for Batteries
- Recommendations for transporting lithium and sodium-ion batteries, including limits on charge levels.
For a more detailed breakdown, including changes in classification, handling, and documentation, review the full list of amendments to ensure compliance and safety in air transport.
Key Features of the DGR:
- Applicability: Covers shipper and operator responsibilities, training, security protocols, and incident reporting to ensure comprehensive compliance.
- Limitations: Details restrictions on forbidden and hidden goods, storage and transport quantities, and guidelines for transport by post and passengers/crew.
- Classification: Provides thorough classifications for explosives, gases, flammable materials, toxic substances, oxidizers, radioactive materials, corrosive substances, and multiple hazard materials.
- Packing Instructions: Includes detailed packing instructions for various dangerous goods, ensuring safe and compliant packaging.
- Packaging Specifications: Outlines specifications for inner and outer packaging, UN standards, construction, testing, and limited quantity packaging.
- Documentation: Guides you through the necessary documentation, including shipper’s declaration and air waybill preparation.
- Handling: Offers comprehensive guidelines on storage, loading, inspection, information provision, reporting, training, and document retention.
- Radioactive Material: Provides specific instructions for the transport, classification, identification, packing, testing, labelling, documentation, and handling of radioactive materials.
With the IATA DGR, you can confidently manage the complexities of shipping dangerous goods by air, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance every step of the way. The IATA DGR 66th Edition is effective from 1st January 2025
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