# Certification of Hazardous Goods

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Freight forwarders, shippers, and transport operators use hazardous goods certification to demonstrate to authorities and business partners that dangerous substances have been correctly classified, packaged, marked, and documented.

Freight forwarders, shippers, and transport operators use hazardous goods certification to demonstrate to authorities and business partners that dangerous substances have been correctly classified, packaged, marked, and documented. The applicable framework is determined by the mode of transport: ADR for road, the IMDG Code for sea, IATA DGR for air, and RID for rail. Authorised inspection bodies verify compliance and issue the documentation required as a legal prerequisite for carriage. The certification protects personnel, supply chain participants, and the environment from the consequences of misclassification or improper handling. Unlike packaging certification, which focuses solely on the container, hazardous goods certification covers the entire consignment and all associated processes.

**Source:** [https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/](https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Certification of Hazardous Goods |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/ |

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