The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is published annually. For organisations involved in dangerous-goods air transport, controlling which edition is being used is an operational task—not simply a book-purchasing decision.
The DGR is an annual publication
IATA publishes a new edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations each year. The manual brings together detailed information used to classify, mark, pack, label, document and handle dangerous-goods shipments by air. Because the publication is updated on an annual cycle, organisations should have a defined process for reviewing and replacing controlled copies.
Why an out-of-date manual creates risk
Air-cargo decisions can depend on precise entries, limitations, packing instructions, quantity provisions, documentation requirements and operator or state variations. If staff consult an edition that is no longer applicable to the work being performed, they may follow information that does not reflect the current requirements. That can contribute to incorrect preparation, delays, rejected consignments or unnecessary rework.
Treat the manual as a controlled reference
A simple document-control process makes it clear which edition is authorised for use, where copies are held and who is responsible for replacing them. The process should cover printed manuals kept at desks, packing areas, training rooms and other operational locations.
- Record the edition and location of each controlled copy
- Assign an owner for monitoring the annual update
- Plan purchasing and distribution before the new edition is needed
- Remove or clearly mark superseded copies so they are not used accidentally
- Update procedures, checklists and training material that refer to page numbers or provisions
- Brief affected personnel on relevant changes for the functions they perform
The latest book is not a substitute for training
A current manual is an essential reference for many air-cargo functions, but it does not replace appropriate dangerous-goods training, competent supervision or organisation-specific procedures. Training should be matched to the functions each person performs, and staff should know when a question must be escalated to a dangerous-goods specialist.
Plan the 68th Edition now
Interpac is accepting pre-orders for the printed IATA DGR 68th Edition. Consider the number of operational locations, shared reference points, trainers and specialists who require access before deciding how many copies to request. Interpac will confirm the exact product details, price and anticipated availability when responding.
Request a printed copy
To request a pre-order, email info@interpac.ie or telephone 01 294 0600 and state the number of printed 68th Edition copies required and the delivery location.
Official source
IATA’s official DGR page describes the publication’s scope and annual update cycle.
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations: https://www.iata.org/en/publications/dgr/