SETTING THE STANDARDS LEADS TO

SAFETY!
Dangerous goods can endanger the safety of an aircraft, its passengers and crew,
people on the ground or cause damage to property or the environment if not
prepared and transported in accordance with the regulations.
The definition of standards for classification, packaging, marking, labeling,
documentation, handling and training, as well as their promotion and use, contributes
to achieve a very high degree of safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by
air.
Dangerous Goods Regulations
IATA works closely with governments and the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) and our member airlines to develop regulations that advance safety and
facilitate fast and efficient transport of dangerous goods by air.
This way, we ensure that the regulations on dangerous goods transport are effective,
efficient and globally aligned. The IATADangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual
is the global reference for preparing, shipping and transporting dangerous goods by
air and the only standard recognized by the worlds airlines.
Through the DGR, an effective training program and a network of accredited training
schools, IATA ensures that professionals have the tools and resources to prepare,
ship and transport dangerous goods safely.

Working towards safe air transport

IATA leads industry efforts to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.
We provide a great variety of technical knowledge, products, services and training
solutions, tailored to satisfy industry needs.
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.

*CATEGORY DETAILS
1.

Shippers and persons undertaking the responsibilities of shippers', including operator's staff acting
as shippers, operator's staff preparing dangerous goods as Company Materiaals (COMAT)

2.

Packers

3.

Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing dangerous goods

4.
5.

Staff of freight forwarders involved in processing cargo, mail or stores (other than dangerous
goods)
Staff of freight forwarders involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail or stores

6.

Operator's and ground handling agent's staff accepting dangerous goods

7.

Operator's and ground handling agent's staff accepting cargo, mail or stores (other than dangerous
goods)

8.

Operator's and ground handling agent's staff involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo,
mail or stores and baggage

9.

Passenger handling staff

10.

Flight crew members and load planners

11.

Crew members (other than flight crew members)

12.

Security staff who deal with the screening of passengers and their baggage and cargo, mail or
stores, e.g. security screeners, their supervisors and staff involved in implementing security
procedures