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Every country has superstitions. Those beliefs or notions that while irrational and not scientific seem to persist in society. They can impact...

ICC Regulatory Expert April 13, 2018

How to determine if a product is regulated, SAPT on a SDS, Shipping a drone, and using a UN package...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP April 12, 2018

Health Canada Amendment to the HPR (Hazardous Product Regulations) Health Canada published a proposed amendment to the HPR (Hazardous Product...

ICC Regulatory Expert April 10, 2018

Do you know who is training you? Help! My team and I recently attended a training session and received our...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP April 09, 2018

Proper shipping name, 500 kg exemption, MANCOMM symbol, and a TDG error Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP April 06, 2018

In an effort to continuously improve the quality and performance of our UN packaging, we occasionally must make changes to...

Michael Zendano April 04, 2018

Amendment 36-12 of IMDG code finalized Just in time for the Holidays The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee has adopted Resolution...

Bob Holder December 30, 2013

As the start of a new year approaches, it’s time for parties, resolutions – and to check our dangerous goods/hazmat...

Barbara Foster December 19, 2013

Transport Canada on October 17, 2013 has issued a Protective Direction that requires any person engaged in importing or offering...

October 28, 2013

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has increased the potential penalties for failing to comply with the Hazardous...

Barbara Foster May 01, 2013

An addendum has been released for the 54th Edition IATA DGR. Effective January 1, 2013. You can view the addendum...

January 14, 2013

Take a company that manufactures artist’s paints. They could sell hundreds of colors and most are made with the same...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP June 21, 2012

Ergonomic conditions are disorders of the soft tissues often caused by factors such as overexertion while lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling...

June 27, 2012

Take a company that manufactures artist’s paints. They could sell hundreds of colors and most are made with the same...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP June 21, 2012

Many people are asking “What is GHS and what does it mean for me?” GHS is an acronym for Globally...

June 06, 2012

As I sat at my desk trying to ignore the itchy poison ivy blisters on my legs and feet, I started...

ICC Regulatory Expert August 03, 2011

Many dangerous goods shippers in the United States are finding themselves using new software to complete their IATA shipper’s declaration for...

ICC Regulatory Expert January 17, 2011

More than 100 shippers in the US have formed a new pressure group to urge Congress to raise the legal...

June 11, 2009

DG / HazMat Industry Acronyms Have you ever spoken with a seasoned Hazmat professional who is seemingly talking in gibberish??...