Dangerous Goods

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Definition

Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are articles or substances classified by the Federal Aviation Administration as posing significant health, safety, or environmental risk, which ordinarily require special attention, including packaging and labeling when stored or transported.

Dangerous goods are also often called hazardous materials or hazmat goods. Please visit the CLS Glossary page for Hazardous Materials to learn more.

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For information on the risks and compliance requirements for safe shipping practices, please read our blog: Are you shipping dangerous or hazardous goods and don’t know it? 

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