The working definitions of “dangerous goods” and “hazardous materials” are consistent within national and international hazmat transport regulations (including the impressive eloquence of 49 CFR’s legal terminology). To keep it simple, we will refer to IATA’s Subsection 1.0 of their… Continue Reading
The Chemistry of Food It seems that the subject of food garners more attention these days than at any time. From healthy eating tips to “foodie” blogs, groups, and tours, to bombardment with horror stories about the perils of processed… Continue Reading
For the past several years, we have been made more aware than ever of the hazards associated with lithium batteries. For this reason, there have been long-standing requirements in the dangerous goods regulations that lithium cells and batteries being transported… Continue Reading
Lithium batteries transported as cargo and carried by passengers in luggage remain a safety focus for airlines and government entities responsible for enforcing the dangerous goods regulations. This is why IATA on an annual basis releases the Lithium Battery Guidance… Continue Reading
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is the mandatory framework for all aspects of handling dangerous goods for ocean transport which must be complied by entities such as manufacturers, packers, shippers, and in-transit shipments such as road and… Continue Reading
December is finally here, and while we are having difficulty staying focused due to the upcoming holidays, IATA (International Air Transport Association) has released a brand-new addendum for the 61st Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) to kick… Continue Reading
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