IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 2003

Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air provided certain principles are strictly followed. These regulations are based on the technical instructions of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and constitute a manual industry carrier regulations to be followed by all IATA member airlines. The 'Regulations' incorporate additional operational requirements, which provide a harmonised system for operators to accept and transport dangerous goods safely and efficiently. Also included is a detailed list of individual articles and substances specifying UN classifications and their acceptability and conditions for air transport. The regulations cover the necessary provisions for: applicability and limitations; classification; identification; packing; marking and labelling; documenting and handling a consignment of dangerous goods; radioactive materials. These regulations are effective from 1 January 2003 through 31 December 2003.IATA Staff is the author of 'IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 2003', published 2003 under ISBN 9789291718429 and ISBN 9291718424.