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IATA Posts Updates to 2025 Dangerous Goods Regulations

Posted on 5/5/2025 by Lion Technology Inc.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) posted an "addendum" to revise, correct, and add to the current Dangerous Goods Regulations or DGR. "Addendum I" to the 2025 DGR includes updates to State and Operator variations, minor editorial corrections, and several changes to clarify the current requirements for shipping lithium or sodium batteries by air.

The 66th edition of the IATA DGR took effect on January 1, 2025. Significant changes to the DGR as of January 1 include new entries added to the List of Dangerous Goods (sodium ion batteries, for example). The current DGR also includes expanded exceptions for vaccines and pharmaceutical products, updates to key packing instructions (PIs) for shipping batteries by air, and more. 

Updates to the 2025 IATA DGR  (Addendum I)

IATA posted Addendum I to the 2025 DGR on April 30, 2025. The changes and amendments in Addendum I take immediate effect, and include: 
  • Clarification of exceptions and instructions for lithium and sodium batteries shipped by air
  • Amended State Variations from Canada, Chile, the UK, and other nations
  • New/amended Operator Variations from carriers FedEx, Air Canada, Cargolux, and others 
  • Revisions to the Special Provision column of the List of Dangerous Goods (Section 4.2) for several battery entries, including sodium ion batteries
  • Updates to IATA Packing Instructions (PIs), including PIs for lithium or sodium batteries
  • Amendments in Sections 8 and 9 to further clarify current rules lithium and sodium batteries

Read Addendum I to the 66th IATA DGR in full here for a look at all of the updates. Changes to the original text of the current edition are highlighted in yellow in the document provided by IATA. 

IATA Posts Updates to 2025 Dangerous Goods Regulations

In Person and Online IATA Training 

The IATA DGR mandates hazmat training for employees involved in preparing and offering shipments, with comprehensive re-training required every 24 months (IATA DGR 1.5). To help shippers in the United States implement a competency based approach to employee training, as IATA requires, Lion offers reliable, up to date training in several convenient learning formats.

For hazmat training presented live by an expert instructor this year, attend an upcoming Lion workshop or live webinar: See the schedule for in person IATA training in 2025 here, including upcoming workshops in Houston, Dallas, St. Louis, and Orlando. Browse live webinar sessions scheduled every month to find one that works with your schedule and your training needs. 

See all the options for expert training covering US DOT, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code regulations that shippers need to know at Lion.com/Hazmat. 

 

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