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IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) 26th Edition 2027 (Digital)
Effective Date: Jan 1, 2027 until Dec 31, 2027

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It provides industry standards and guidance for the air transport of perishable cargo. It covers regulatory requirements, packaging, documentation, handling, cold chain management, and operational procedures to support safe and compliant shipments.

Effective Date: Jan 1, 2027 until Dec 31, 2027

Contents

Applicability, responsibilities, compliance, and special conditions
Government regulations and country variations
Airline requirements and carrier variations
Perishable cargo types
Packaging requirements and package categories
Perishable cargo operations, including booking, acceptance, handling, and delivery
Documentation, Air Waybills, cargo handling codes, marking, and labelling
Traceability and tracking, including RFID guidance
Cargo claims, inspection procedures, and checklists
CITES requirements for live plants, appendices, and management authorities
Air transport guidance for cut flowers, including post-harvest handling, quality control, and logistics

Why It Matters
PCR 2027 reduces spoilage, ensures regulatory compliance, and improves efficiency for airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers, exporters, importers, and cold chain logistics providers to support compliant and efficient international transport of perishable goods. Critical for food and floriculture industries.

ISBN: 9789292722715
Published by: International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Publication Date: August 2026
Edition: 26th
Format: e-reader
Language: English