# Packaging regulation

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> The moment goods are assigned to a specific transport mode – road, rail, sea, or air – the applicable packaging regulations take effect.

The moment goods are assigned to a specific transport mode – road, rail, sea, or air – the applicable packaging regulations take effect. A packaging regulation is a legally enforceable requirement specifying which materials are permissible, how goods must be marked, and which protective measures are mandatory. Dangerous goods face the most detailed rules: ADR governs road transport, the IMDG Code covers sea freight, and IATA-DGR applies to air – each classifying goods into packing groups (I, II, III) according to hazard level. For general cargo, carrier-specific minimum requirements typically apply. Non-compliance can result in shipment refusal, fines, or denial of insurance claims in the event of damage. Unlike a packaging standard, which provides technical reference values, a packaging regulation creates a direct legal obligation.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/verpackungsvorschrift-54284](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/verpackungsvorschrift-54284)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Packaging regulation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 125 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/verpackungsvorschrift-54284 |

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