# IATA Dangerous Goods Handling Certification

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> The moment air freight personnel come into contact with dangerous goods, IATA Dangerous Goods Handling Certification becomes mandatory.

The moment air freight personnel come into contact with dangerous goods, IATA Dangerous Goods Handling Certification becomes mandatory. The training programme covers the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)—the globally recognized rules for classifying, packaging, labelling, and documenting hazardous materials in air transport. Airlines and civil aviation authorities require proof of this certification before any staff member may accept, handle, or load such shipments. The certification has a defined validity period; once it expires, a recurrent training course must be completed to restore compliance. The DGR itself is the rulebook; this certification is the formal proof that an individual is qualified to apply it.

**Source:** [https://www.iata.org/en/training/courses/dangerous-goods/](https://www.iata.org/en/training/courses/dangerous-goods/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | IATA Dangerous Goods Handling Certification |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/training/courses/dangerous-goods/ |

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