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This page serves as a repository for guidance material issued to assist with the transport of dangerous goods in accordance with the Regulations. More specific and detailed information may be available on other pages within the Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT) area.

NEW! Electronic Cigarettes

IATA has prepared some guidance on the use of electronic cigarettes. We recommend the be prohibited from use on board the aircraft. Read the full guidance here

Lithium Batteries

NEW! Lithium Battery Guidance Document (2012)

Lithium Battery Guidance Document (2011) - Spanish

For more information on lithium batteries, visit our lithium batteries page.

Secondary Closures

 IATA DGR paragraph 5.0.2.7.2, reflects the wording of the ICAO Technical Instructions Part 4;1.1.4.1. The intention of this new paragraph is that the requirement for closures to have a secondary means of retention only applies to inner packagings containing liquids. The guidance document clarifies this point until official modification of the text can be adopted.

Infectious Substances

Infectious substance guidance document

For more information on infectious substances, visit our infectious substances page.

Fuel Cells

US Regulations

US DOT PHMSA Advisory on division 2.2 (5.1) Gas Packaging Requirements