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Inspection for Compliance of Dangerous Goods
Inspection for compliance of dangerous goods is the systematic verification of a shipment's classification, packaging, marking, labelling, and documentation against the applicable dangerous goods regulations – ADR (road), RID (rail), IMDG Code (sea), or IATA DGR (air), depending on the mode of transport.
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Source: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/
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Inspection for compliance of dangerous goods is the systematic verification of a shipment's classification, packaging, marking, labelling, and documentation against the applicable dangerous goods regulations – ADR (road), RID (rail), IMDG Code (sea), or IATA DGR (air), depending on the mode of transport. Freight forwarders, shippers, and customs authorities carry out these checks before hazardous cargo enters transport or crosses a border. The aim is to confirm that hazardous materials are declared, secured, and accompanied in a way that protects people and the environment in the event of an incident. Incorrect classification or inadequate packaging routinely results in shipment detention, fines, or liability claims. Unlike a general customs examination, this inspection focuses exclusively on the safety requirements set out in dangerous goods regulations.
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