IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
67th Edition (2026) — Complete reference for the air transport of dangerous goods. Based on ICAO Technical Instructions (Doc 9284) with additional IATA requirements.
Regulations & Classification
Applicability
S1Section 1 — Definition, basis, application, responsibilities, training.
Responsibilities & Training
S1.3Sections 1.3-1.5 — Shipper/operator duties, training requirements, Table 1.5.A.
Security Plan
S1.7Section 1.7 — DG security, high consequence DG, security plans.
Incident Reporting
S1.8Sections 1.8 & 9.6 — Accident/incident reporting, DG occurrence report.
Hazard Classes (1-9)
S3Section 3 — Nine hazard classes, PAX/CAO restrictions.
Multiple Hazards
S3.10Sections 3.10-3.12 — Precedence of hazards, Table 3.10.A.
Limitations & Variations
Prohibited Goods
S2.1Section 2.1 — Forbidden on all aircraft, PAX-forbidden/CAO-permitted.
Hidden Dangerous Goods
S2.2Section 2.2 — Cargo that may contain undeclared DG.
Passengers & Crew
S2.3Section 2.3 — Table 2.3.A baggage items, checked/carry-on rules.
Mail Transport
S2.4Sections 2.4-2.5 — Postal operator DG rules.
CAO/PAX Limits
S2.6Section 2.6 — Maximum net quantity per package.
Limited & Excepted Quantities
S2.7Sections 2.6-2.7 — LQ/EQ/de minimis, E-codes, Y-limits.
Operator Variations
S2.8Section 2.8 — State/operator variations, TK, XQ, LH, EK, FX.
Country Restrictions
S2.8.2Section 2.8.2 — State-specific DG restrictions.
Airline Restrictions
S2.8.4Section 2.8.4 — Operator-specific DG restrictions.
Identification & Packing
DG List Lookup
S4Section 4 — Search the List of Dangerous Goods (Table 4.2).
Proper Shipping Name
S4.1Section 4.1 — PSN selection, Table 4.1.A, n.o.s. entries.
Special Provisions (A-Codes)
S4.4Section 4.4 — A-code special provisions detail.
Packing Instructions
S5Section 5 — PI numbering, Section I/II, common PIs.
Packaging Codes
S6Section 6 — UN packaging codes, material types, performance tests.
Packaging Specification
S6.0Section 6 — UN specification packaging, X/Y/Z levels.
Marking, Labelling & Documentation
Marking & Labelling
S7Section 7 — UN marks, hazard labels, CAO label, orientation.
Label Catalogue
S7.3Section 7.3 — Visual hazard label catalogue with Pantone codes.
Labelling Requirements
S7.2Section 7.2-7.4 — Which labels for which class.
Documentation
S8Section 8 — DGD, NOTOC, AWB, acceptance checklist.
DGD Preparation
S8.1Section 8.1 — Shipper's Declaration form fields and guide.
Written Instructions
S8.4Emergency information for crew — ICAO TI format.
Operations
Handling & Acceptance
S9Section 9 — Acceptance, storage, loading, NOTOC.
Acceptance Checklists
App HAppendix H — Non-radioactive (53), radioactive (50), dry ice (18).
State Approval & NOTAM
S9.1State approvals and NOTAM requirements.
Compatibility Check
S9.3Which DG classes can be loaded together.
Emergency Response
ERGERG codes, spill/fire/first aid procedures.
Special Topics
Source: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), 67th Edition, effective 1 January 2026. Content extracted from 1,170 source pages and verified against DGR text. Additional pages are being added progressively.
