Toxic hand sanitizers
Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal…
Is tear gas a chemical weapon?
Tear gas which is a riot control agent, does it fall under chemical weapon convention?
Alcohol based hand sanitizer
Alcohol based hand-sanitizer- which alcohol they contain? Is it dangerous goods in transport?
SP 274 Technical Names -IMDG Code 39-18
Why shipper must provide "Technical Name" ? What is the importance of technical name? What are the regulatory requirements for…
Cheat sheet for wine beer and spirits
Questions keep arising again and again whether wine, beer and spirits are dangerous goods. All three, wine, beer and spirits…
Dangerous Goods Mis-declaration penalty and responsibilities
Recent large fires on container ships has set the alarm bells ringing across the industry....
IMDG CODE 39-18 Update: 7 – Exemptions for viscous flammable liquids
IMDG Code 39-18 has updated the exemption criteria for viscous flammable liquids. Applicable to paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, adhesives, polishes,…
Special Provision 76 of IMDG Code – The confusion and clarity
Special Provision 76 states “The transport of this substance shall be prohibited except with special authorization granted by the competent…
Difficulties in shipping Radioactive Materials
Most carriers do not accept class 7 radioactive materials! How this is adversely impacting public health and food distribution? What…