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Aug 30, 2016 according to iata, the 58th edition of the iata dangerous goods regulations incorporates all amendments made by the icao dangerous goods panel in developing the content of the 20172018 edition of the icao technical instructions as well as changes adopted by the iata dangerous goods boards. The international air transport association iata a. The scope of the manual is limited to the economic aspects of international air transport regulation. Simplified guide to iatas dangerous goods regulations dgr. Country rules, regulations and charges on import, transit and export. Resource center international air transport association. These safety services assist member states in the application of the standards and enable valuable experience and insights to be shared. Recognised by airlines worldwide, the iata dangerous goods regulations dgr is the industry standard for shipping dangerous goods by air. Users of the iata dangerous goods regulations are asked to note the following amendments and corrections to the 54th edition, effective from 1 january 20.
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