IATA publishes amendments to the 2026 Dangerous Goods Regulations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the significant changes for the 67th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which will come into effect on January 1, 2026. The document with the changes can be downloaded below (English) and is also available in other languages upon request via the IATA website.   

Key Changes

Each year, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are revised. For the coming year, the most significant changes are in the following chapters and sections: 

1. Applicability, section 1.4.3.2. 

2. Limitations, section 2.3, 2.8.1 & 2.8.3. 

4. Identification, section 4.2 and 4.4. 

8. Documentation, section 8.2.3. 

9. Handling, section 9.1.3 & 9.3.8.5. 

Future Changes 

A new appendix has been added to the document with changes that will come into effect on January 1, 2027. These changes still need to be formally approved, but it is important for the industry to prepare for them. 

Role of Special Cargo

The changes help airlines, shippers, and handling agents to better assess risks and comply with current regulations. Want to know what the changes mean for your company? Get in touch with one of our consultants, who will be happy to guide you through them. In addition, Special Cargo College offers the full range of IATA DGR trainings, from functions 7.1 to 7.10. We follow the CBTA (Competency-Based Training and Assessment) method, which is mandated by IATA.  

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