IATA Class 6 Division 6.2 Classification

Infectious substances are classified in Division 6.2 and assigned to one of the following entries in Section 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods:

• UN 2814, Infectious substance, affecting humans
• UN2900, Infectious substance, affecting animals
• UNUN 3291, Biomedical waste, N.O.S.; Clinical waste, unspecified,N.O.S.; Medical waste, N.O.S.; Regulated medical waste, N.O.S.
• UN3373, Biological substance Category B

Infectious substances are divided into Category A and Category B substances. Infectious substances are divided into Category A and Category B substances.

Category A infectious substances are those in which exposure is capable of causing permanent disability or a life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans and animals. Exposure can occur when an infectious substance is released outside of the protective packaging, resulting in physical contact with humans or animals.

Category B infectious substances are those that do not meet the criteria for Category A. These substances are assigned the proper shipping name UN 3373 Biological substance Category B. Category B can be human or animal material including (but not limited to) blood and its components, tissue, tissue fluids or body parts being transported for purposes such as research, diagnosis, investigational activities, disease treatment or prevention.

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