Dangerous Goods

Setting the standards leads to safety

Some items may endanger the safety of an aircraft or persons on board it. The air transportation of these dangerous materials can either be forbidden or restricted. IATA leads industry efforts to ensure the safe handling of dangerous goods in air shipping. We provide a great variety of technical knowledge, products, services and training solutions, tailored to satisfy industry needs. .

The definition of standards for documentation, handling and training, as well as their promotion and use, contributed to achieve a very high degree of safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by air.

Dangerous Goods Regulations

IATA works closely with local governments and ICAO in the development of regulations. This way, we ensure that the rules and guidelines on dangerous goods transportation are effective and efficient. 

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)  manual is the global reference for shipping dangerous goods by air and the only standard recognized by airlines.

Training: answer ICAO survey

Through the DGR, an effective training program and a network of accredited training schools, IATA ensures that professionals have the tools and resources to transport dangerous goods safely.

The upcoming 58th edition includes a proposal by the ICAO Dangerous Panel to adopt a Competency-Based Approach for dangerous goods training. See Appendix H (pdf). This would allow all parties involved in dangerous goods training, including those who have to undertake training, to comment on the proposed changes. IATA extends ICAO’s invitation to States and all concerned to provide feedback on this proposed provisions by 31 March 2017.
Comment now through ICAO survey. 

Dangerous Goods Community

The IATA DG Community is the meeting place where shippers, freight forwarders and airlines have a say. Join us to find out what information you need to know, give us feedback and share with your peers.

More Dangerous Goods Documentation

• Browse & download a range of Dangerous Goods Documentation
• See listed restrictions and limitations for personal travel in our Passenger Corner
• Read about transporting Lithium Batteries
• For more information about Dangerous Goods, please refer to our FAQs

• For the shipment of dangerous goods, read our Shipper's Declaration