Table 2.
Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulations
| Organization | Regulation or standard | Brief description of regulation or standard |
|---|---|---|
| International Regulations | ||
| The United Nations (UN) | UN recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods model regulations | Used as international model regulations by other organizations and associations to develop more specific regulations that apply to specific modes of transportation |
| International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) | Technical instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air (ICAO TI) | All international flights must comply with the ICAO TI |
| International Air Transport Association (IATA) | IATA dangerous goods regulations (IATA DGR) | Membership includes most of the world’s major airlines, and the IATA DGR is harmonized with the ICAO TI for compliance |
| International Maritime Organization (IMO) | International Maritime dangerous goods code (IMDG Code) | Required for all parties to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, including the United States (http://www.imo.org/About/Conventions/StatusOfConventions/Documents/status-x.xls; accessed 22.02.14) |
| Universal Postal Union (UPU) | The Letter Post Manual | Uses ICAO as the basis for provisions for safe shipments via post |
| US Regulations | ||
| US Department of Transportation (US DOT) | Federal hazardous materials regulations (DOT FHMR; 49 CFR 100–185) | Pertains to the shipment of all dangerous goods shipped in the U.S. by any mode of transportation including air, road, rail, and sea |