{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Dangerous Goods Declaration","description":"Anyone shipping hazardous materials is legally required to provide a dangerous goods declaration to the carrier before handing over the goods. The document states the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantity, packaging type, emergency contact details, and first-aid instructions. It gives the carrier formal confirmation that the goods have been correctly classified by the shipper and provides rescue teams with immediately actionable information in an accident. The re","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/dangerous-goods-declaration-2","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T19:07:43.197701","citation":"https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/dangerous-goods/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/dangerous-goods-declaration-2","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Dangerous Goods Declaration · Anyone shipping hazardous materials is legally required to provide a dangerous goods declaration to the carrier before handing over the goods. · Quelle: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/dangerous-goods/"}