# IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers work to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) as the authoritative operational standard for carrying hazardous materials by air.

Freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers work to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) as the authoritative operational standard for carrying hazardous materials by air. Published annually by the International Air Transport Association, the DGR derives from ICAO Technical Instructions and covers classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation in precise operational detail. Ground handlers and airport operators are equally bound by its requirements. The DGR is distinct from the ICAO Technical Instructions themselves: those form the intergovernmental legal basis, while the DGR translates them into day-to-day industry practice. Each new edition applies from its stated effective date, making annual updates a routine compliance task for any air cargo professional handling dangerous goods.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 111 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/ |

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