In addition to the hazard class labels that are a world-wide requirement to have attached, the governing bodies controlling Europe's hazardous goods transport by land (road and rail), sea and air, (ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA respectively) have made provision for additional labelling requirements. These are over and above the the other marks and labels.

Cargo Aircraft Only (IATA)

As discussed on our page regarding airfreight (click HERE), the large majority of hazardous goods are transported on passenger aircraft. However, some materials are strictly forbidden. This label must be attached to these items to prevent accidental loading.

Elevated Temperature Materials (ADR)

Some materials, by virtue of their high viscosity, are transported at a high temperature, capable of giving thermal burns on skin contact. Vehicles carrying such materials (e.g. bitumen tankers) are placarded on two sides and the rear with this symbol.

Marine Pollutants (IMDG)

Materials that have been proven to have an acute or long-term detrimental effect on the aquatic environment must bear this additional labelling.

Magnetized Material (IATA)

Items that may generate strong magnetic fields that may effect an aircraft's instruments must bear this symbol.

This-Way-Up (all modes)

May be attached to any package to show correct orientation, but mandatory on all packages by air, and in ADR where the seals of containers cannot be seen e.g. if bottles are packaged into a cardboard box. Colours  may vary.

Unit Under Fumigation

(Road & Sea)

Some items imported in containers must undergo fumigation to eliminate any foreign flora and fauna, involving the container being filled with a toxic gas. This label must be attached, completed with the fumigant name and date/time of application on the rear doors.

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