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IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

DGR

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The authoritative industry reference manual for shipping dangerous goods by air, published annually by IATA. The DGR translates the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284) into a practical field manual used by shippers, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and airlines. It includes classification criteria, packing instructions, marking and labeling requirements, and documentation procedures.

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Primary Sources

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), published annually

The industry standard manual for dangerous goods transport by air.

ICAO Doc 9284, Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by AirICAO

The ICAO source document upon which the IATA DGR is based.

Related Terms

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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