Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

The IATA, as the international air transport association, has developed a set of rules for the transport of dangerous goods in air traffic – the Dangerous Goods Regulations, or DGR for short.
The DGR define which hazardous goods can be shipped by air and which specifications must be observed. For example, certain quantities per package may not be exceeded, special packaging guidelines must be observed and certain materials may not be combined in one package. Some goods may only be shipped by cargo aircraft, while others may also be transported as part of passenger carriage.
The DGR are updated annually and published in an IATA manual. Violations of the Dangerous Goods Regulations can be prosecuted in Germany.