The Global Standard for the Transportation of Live Animals by Air
The IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is an essential manual for those who need to ship animals in a safe, humane and cost-effective manner.
The Live Animals Regulations are enforced by the European Union, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and generally meet or exceed the intent of the US Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) also officially recognize these regulations for the transport of animals by air.
Whether you are a shipper, a freight forwarder, an airline, a passenger traveling with pets or an animal care professional, the LAR is your guide for transporting animals humanely and in compliance with airline regulations and animal welfare standards.
- Ensure the welfare and safety of animals being transported by air
- Ensure your animal transportation procedures are compliant with international or local regulations
- Access a comprehensive source of information about containers used for most animal species
- Save time and money by guaranteeing that your shipments are free of troubles and delays
The LAR is produced annually in English, French and Spanish. Also available is the IATA eLAR CD-ROM software complete with advanced search capabilities, improved visual representations, a special reports feature and both internal and external hyperlinks along with the most recent CITES appendices as well as useful forms and links.
The 2009 edition of the LAR includes:
- The most recent regulatory country and airline variations;
- Two new container requirements applicable for the movement of live fish as well as latest CITES animal classifications and;
- Updated airline contact information and links to specialized carrier product web pages
Freight forwarders, shippers and ground handlers will find this manual useful for ensuring compliance with ever increasing regulatory mandates.