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Hazardous Goods Acceptance Procedures

Freight forwarders, shippers and carriers apply hazardous goods acceptance procedures before a dangerous goods consignment enters the transport chain.

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Last updated: 24 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/

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Freight forwarders, shippers and carriers apply hazardous goods acceptance procedures before a dangerous goods consignment enters the transport chain. Checks cover shipping documents, packaging type, labelling, marking and the physical condition of each unit—verified against the applicable regulation: ADR for road, IMDG Code for sea, IATA DGR for air. Every inspection is recorded in writing and results in a formal clearance or rejection. This structured gatekeeping process establishes clear liability and stops non-compliant shipments before loading. Unlike general dangerous goods documentation, the acceptance procedure is an active control step that includes physical examination of the consignment unit.

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