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Jun 22, 2017 · Dangerous goods are classified into 9 different classes, based on the dangerous properies of the goods or substance. If the goods have multiple dangerous propreties, the most dominant one determines the class to which it shall belong.
Dangerous goods (DG), are substances that are a risk to health, safety, property or the environment during transport. Certain dangerous goods that pose risks even when not being transported are known as hazardous materials (syllabically abbreviated as HAZMAT or hazmat).
IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) helps you classify, mark, pack, label and document dangerous shipments and hazardous materials in compliance with air transport regulations.
This way, we ensure that the rules and guidelines on dangerous goods transport are effective and operational practical. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual is the global reference for shipping dangerous goods by air and the only standard recognized by airlines.
Unknown to some, many household items, consumer products and industrial supplies (e.g. lithium batteries, aerosol cans, and compressed gas cylinders) are classified as dangerous goods. When such items are transported by air, they can become a hazard if not declared, packed and handled properly.
Hazardous Substances Licence. Any person who wishes to import, sell or export any hazardous substance controlled under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) must obtain a Licence. A licence will be issued to a person if:
The agency controls environmentally hazardous chemicals under The Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA), The Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations and the Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations.
