Dangerous Goods Regulations

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations set out procedures for the shipper and the operator by which articles and substances with hazardous properties can be safety transported by air on all commercial air transport. It provides all provisions mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and all rules agreed by airlines for safely handling of dangerous goods. This is the 46th edition which becomes effective from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2005, and it incorporates all amendments made to the Regulations, including changes to the 2005-06 edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions. Sections deal with: applicability, limitations, classification, identification, packing, packaging specifications and performance tests, marking and labelling, documentation, handling, and radioactive material.