Make dangerous goods safety your competitive edge 

The safe transportation of dangerous goods is essential to protecting people, aircraft, infrastructure, cargo and the integrity of the global air transport supply chain. As regulatory requirements evolve and supply chains become increasingly complex, organizations face growing challenges in maintaining compliance, managing operational risks and ensuring the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods.

The IATA CEIV Dangerous Goods (CEIV DG) program provides a globally recognized certification framework that enables organizations to demonstrate excellence in dangerous goods management. Based on the proven CEIV methodology, the program independently validates that an organization has implemented effective governance, processes, competencies and controls to manage dangerous goods safely and efficiently. 

By achieving CEIV DG Certification, organizations can strengthen compliance, reduce risks and build confidence among customers, regulators, business partners and stakeholders.

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Take your dangerous goods compliance to the next level 

CEIV DG supports organizations in implementing industry best practices and strengthening dangerous goods management systems throughout the supply chain.  

  • Build trust and industry recognition 
    Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to dangerous goods safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence, while increasing confidence among customers, regulators, suppliers and business partners. 
  • Drive continuous improvement 
    Identify strengths and opportunities for improvement through an independent assessment process that supports the enhancement of systems, procedures, controls and competency management practices.  
  • Strengthen safety culture 
    Promote a proactive culture of safety by encouraging accountability, risk awareness, reporting, and continuous improvement across the organization. 
  • Reduce audit fatigue 
    Leverage a globally recognized certification framework that helps streamline compliance efforts and reduce the burden associated with multiple customer and stakeholder assessments. 

Gain a proven framework for dangerous goods excellence 

CEIV DG provides organizations with access to a globally recognized framework designed to support dangerous goods excellence.  

The CEIV DG Certification equips you with: 

  • Structured certification framework 
    A clear methodology for assessing and strengthening dangerous goods management systems. 
  • Independent expert assessment 
    Evaluation by qualified independent assessors using standardized requirements and objective assessment criteria. 
  • Global recognition 
    Demonstrate your commitment to dangerous goods safety and operational excellence through an internationally recognized certification.  
  • Continuous improvement 
    Receive detailed feedback and recommendations to further enhance compliance, competency, management and operational performance.  
  • Industry benchmarking 
    Assess your organization’s maturity against recognized dangerous goods best practices. 

Strengthen every link in the dangerous goods supply chain 

CEIV DG is designed for organizations involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by air, including: 

  • Airlines 
  • Ground Handling Agents  
  • Cargo Terminal Operators 
  • Freight Forwarders 
  • Warehouse Operators 
  • Logistics Service Providers 
  • Dangerous Goods Packers 
  • Shippers and Manufacturers 

Be supported every step of your CEIV DG journey 

  • Application and scoping 
    Define the scope of certification and determine the most appropriate pathway for your operations. 
  • Self-assessment 
    Under the guidance of our expert team, conduct a self-assessment exercise using the CEIV DG assessment checklist to evaluate readiness. This ensures that all necessary documentation and references are available for the next steps. 
  • Documentation review 
    An independent assessor reviews submitted documentation to verify compliance and to prepare for the assessment process. 
  • Assessment 
    An independent assessment is conducted using a standardized assessment checklist and criteria to evaluate compliance with the CEIV DG requirements. Following the assessment, the organization receives a comprehensive report with detailed findings and recommendations. 
  • Corrective action and validation 
    Organizations implement corrective actions and submit evidence demonstrating effective implementation. IATA validates the actions taken and verifies closure of findings. 
  • Certification 
    Once all certification requirements have been satisfied, the organization is awarded CEIV Dangerous Goods Certification, valid for two years.  

Turn dangerous goods compliance into a business advantage 

Organizations choose CEIV DG to: 

  • Strengthen dangerous goods safety and compliance performance 
  • Improve consistency across dangerous goods operations 
  • Reduce exposure to operational and compliance risks 
  • Enhance stakeholder confidence and trust 
  • Improve management of undeclared and misdeclared dangerous goods 
  • Demonstrate adherence to internationally recognized standards 
  • Support continuous improvement and operational excellence 

Talk to a certification expert today to find out how we can help you ensure you're up to standard.

Note: IATA Certification does not handle the IATA accreditation program. If you are a travel agent or cargo agent, please visit the customer portal to get support regarding accreditation services and training.