IATA Cabin Crew & Passenger Security - Labels

There are two types of labels:

• Hazard labels - required for most dangerous goods in all classes
• Handling labels - required, either alone or in addition to hazard labels, for some dangerous goods

The shipper is responsible for labeling a package or overpack containing dangerous goods.

The operator is responsible for replacing labels that become detached or unidentifiable during transport.

Unless all markings representative of all dangerous goods in an overpack are clearly visible, the overpack must be marked with the word "Overpack," and the lettering of the marking must be at least 12 mm high. This size requirement went into effect on January 1, 2016.

When there is an irrelevant label, such as a package with a hazard label that contains only clothing, the correct course of action would be to ask the passenger to remove the label to avoid potential confusion. If the package did contain corrosive material at some point, the passenger should be advised not to carry it as checked or carry-on baggage but as cargo for transport, provided the proper documents and requirements are met.

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