Governing Regulations
Hazardous materials shipping is governed by a combination of regulatory bodies, including the Department of Transportation (DOT), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Key governing regulations include:
- 49 CFR – DOT Regulations for Hazardous Materials Transportation
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) – Guidelines for air transport of dangerous goods
- IMDG Code – Standards for the maritime transport of hazardous materials