There have been some changes to the 55th edition of the IATA DGR  that we would like to bring to your attention. Here is a brief list of the areas amended.

• 1.4 Operators responsibilities
• 1.5 Training requirements
• 2.3 Dangerous goods carried by passengers or crew
• 3.3.3.1 Clarification on the requirements that apply for viscous flammable liquids
• 4.2 List of dangerous goods
• 4.4 Special provisions
• 5 Packing instructions PI965 and PI968
• 7.1.5.5 Marking and labeling clarifications
• 7.2.4.7.1 Clarification on dimensions
• 8.1.6.9.2 Clarification on alternative spelling
• 8.1P An example of a completed shippers documentation
• 9.5.1.1.1 New 2013 requirements for the information on the NOTOC
• 10.1.11.1.5 Classifying empty type B packages
• 10.8.3.9.2, Step 8 over packs containing radioactive material
• Appendix A Glossary
• Appendix D Contact details
• Appendix E Changes to the list of UN specification packaging suppliers (E1 and 2)
• Appendix F List of sales agents, IATA training schools and centers
• Appendix H New appendix H inclusion