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IATA Publishes Addendum to 62nd Edition DGR
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) posted the first addendum to the 62nd edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The addendum is effective January 1, 2021. There were several addendums made to the IATA DGR in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  First, alcohol-based hand sanitizers and cleaners were added to the list of items excepted from the regulations when carried aboard the aircraft for passenger and crew hygiene.  
In 3.9.2.5, IATA excepted COVID vaccines containing GMOs or GMMOs, including those in clinical trials, from being classified as UN3245, Genetically Modified Organisms or Genetically Modified Micro-organisms.

New special provision A220 was added to entries in the dangerous goods list for UN3481 Lithium Ion Batteries Contained in or Packed with Equipment and UN3091 Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in or Packed with Equipment. The special provisions stated that packages containing COVID-19 vaccines accompanied by data loggers and/or cargo tracking devices containing lithium batteries are not subject to the marking or documentation requirements of section II of Packing Instruction 967 or 970, as applicable.
Changes to the DG Statement on Air Waybills
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated the language used on an air waybill when dangerous goods are offered on a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. The change was made to the 62nd edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and is effective January 1, 2023. An air waybill accompanying a dangerous goods shipment that requires a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods must include one of the following statements in the “handling information” box: “Dangerous goods as per attached Shipper’s Declaration”; or “Dangerous goods as per attached DGD.”
Web-based Training is
"The Way" of 2021
Over the past few years, web-based training has been gaining prominence and popularity but remained a secondary method of learning to in-person training. However, with the recent need to maintain social distance, web-based training has quickly become an essential tool whether it be for children to continue their school classes, college students to continue their lectures, or dangerous goods professionals like us to maintain our training certifications. Most, if not all educational institutions are now offering some form of web-based training in lieu of in-person classes.  
Welcome Our New Team Member: Yvette V.
We are happy to welcome Yvette as the newest addition to the BDG team! Yvette has over 20 years of experience in the dangerous goods transportation industry, including working closely alongside our Vice President, Sonia Irusta for many years at HMC in Miami, FL. Following her time at HMC, Yvette worked for HBO as the manager of international sales for four years. After a brief break, Yvette is excited to get back into the dangerous goods industry and bring her extensive knowledge of dangerous goods and customer service to the BDG team. We look forward to working with Yvette and having her as an integral part of our customer service team!
Survey Drawing
We want your feedback! :) Each month we will be publishing a survey question in our newsletters. Submit your survey response to our customer service team to be entered into our monthly drawing for a prize. Respond to our team before the drawing deadline and you will have a chance to win one of our awesome prizes!

January Prize:
$25.00 Starbucks Gift Card

January Survey Question:
What specific improvements would you like to see from BDG in 2021?
Drawing submission deadline is Friday, January 29th, 2021.
SELF-PACED
ONLINE TRAINING
  • Train at your own pace, start/pause as needed
  • Access 24/7 from anywhere in the world on any smart device
  • 6 months to access and complete your training
  • Training coordinator can monitor employee's progress
INSTRUCTOR-LED MONTHLY PUBLIC WEBINARS
  • Instructor-led training, get your questions answered real-time
  • Public, group training, network with other DG professionals
  • Monthly schedule for initial and recurrent 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG
  • Ideal for 1-5 participants, priced per person
INSTRUCTOR-LED CUSTOM PRIVATE WEBINARS
  • Instructor-led training, get your questions answered real-time
  • Private, group training for your organization only
  • Customize the content of the training to best fit your needs
  • Ideal for groups of 5-20 participants, priced per group
SHIPHAZMAT
COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE
  • Create compliant shipping papers for 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG
  • Reduce the risk of errors and increase efficiency
  • Save time by pre-populating information into shipping papers
  • Generate package diagrams to verify marking/labelling
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