New IATA Rules for the Paint and Coatings Industry
LAFAYETTE, NJ — Coatings and coatings-related material are all regulated as hazardous materials (hazmat) when shipped by ground, air, ocean or rail. Businesses that ship hazmat by air must comply with international rules set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an agency of the United Nations. Each year, IATA publishes a revised edition of its regulation manual, known as the Dangerous Good Regulations, or DGR. Noncompliance with the air shipping regulations can lead to rejected shipments, incidents in transit and U.S. DOT fines as high as $75,000 per day per violation.
This fall, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will publish the 56th edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations. The latest edition of IATA’s rules will include a new special provision for businesses that ship protective coatings, paints or printer ink. The new special provision (A192) will provide relief to these shippers by simplifying the documentation requirements for certain shipments. Compliance with the 56th edition DGR is mandatory starting January 1, 2015.